Episode 198

When I shifted my mindset from “I have to work out to be skinny” to “I want to work out because I feel better when I do”, I started exercising regularly.

Exercise became a habit that was at the center of my sobriety that helped me create a ripple effect of better habits. 

In this episode, I talk about the positive ripple effect of five keystone habits: planning your day, sleep, daily exercise, practicing gratitude and making your bed. 

It's a fun episode filled with suggestions on how to get started (tomorrow) in creating a powerful keystone habit has a ripple effect in other areas of your life.

You'll discover: 

• What keystones are and why they matter 

• Why keystone habits can help you create a better self-image 

• How the habit loop works 

• The ripple effect of a drinking habit loop 

• A breakdown of the top five keystone habits 

• How to use a reason why you want to create a habit to help get you started 

• Finding more meaning and intention through everyday habits like making your bed or brushing your teeth

Resources mentioned: 

Join The Alcohol-Free Habit waitlist

Insight Timer (Sarah Blondin)

The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg

Make Your Bed speech by Navy Seal William McRaven

Related episodes: 

How to Create a Daily Plan to Help You Stay Alcohol-Free 

5 Essential Ways to Manage Cravings and Urges Without Drinking

5 Practical Tips to Help You Stop Drinking in Midlife and Beyond

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