Episode 96

full
Published on:

9th Feb 2023

96. Contrast

Yes.. we know life is full of contrasts but was does that look like for you.

Sarah tells you about her week of contrast today

Book a space in my Zoom Diary to discuss 1:1 coaching here

Buy the best-selling book Drink Less; Live Better here or order from anywhere you usually buy your books.

Subscribe to my 5 day Drink Less Experiment here

Join The Email Club here

Get my Habit Tracker here

Did you know I've HIDDEN a podcast episode?

It's your secret weapon at 5pm if you are feeling cravings for alcohol. You can download it here

Did you know you can work with me 1:1 over 90 days to change your relationship with alcohol?

All details HERE

BTW - If you didn't already know, I'm Sarah - Drink Less; Live Better founder, best-selling author, expert speaker, life coach and, as you already know, podcast host!

We don't have to hit rock bottom, we're allowed to want something different and we can CHOOSE to improve our lives from this point onwards. 

I work in the magic space where doubt, hope and action meet... oh.... and

PS I believe in you!

Let's get connected;

on Facebook

on insta

Check out Drink Less; Live Better for blog posts and more

Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode - also please do leave a like or review and share the love! Thank you

Found the podcast useful? I'd love to have a coffee with you - you can buy it here THANK YOU!

Transcript
-:

Hello, darling heart, and welcome to the drink less, live better podcast.

-:

This is the podcast that helps you to see that drinking less doesn't need to be stressful,

-:

little life experiment and haven't looked back.

-:

With my experience and training, I now help other people with their alcohol free or drink less adventures.

-:

You can find out more and sign up to my 5 day drink less challenge at drink less live better dot com.

-:

I'm here to tell you that you can relax, connect, and have fun without alcohol in your life.

-:

Join me here each week to find out how.

-:

I cannot go on with today's podcast without first acknowledging and thanking all those of you who sent me messages over this

-:

past week after I published last week's podcast episode.

-:

You've shown me such kindness, such love.

-:

You've sent me so many of the words that I really, really have appreciated and wanted to hear this week. It's been lovely.

-:

I have almost got round to replying to most of you.

-:

I know I've still got a few to get back to, but please know that it has meant such a lot.

-:

This week's podcast episode is all about contrast.

-:

Unknowingly, I had organized for myself a week this week that feels like it's all about contrast.

-:

I have recognized what I'd like in my life this week, and whilst I say unknowingly, I meant that on a conscious level.

-:

I'm sure that deep down I really already knew what I actually needed this week.

-:

I had spent a full day in London yesterday. I love the city.

-:

I live only about an hour outside of it and regularly go in for a day. I love the bustle. I love the busy. I love the buildings.

-:

I love the friends that I hang out with when I'm in London.

-:

But this week I've also earmarked a day by the seaside, and that is gonna be what I do with my time tomorrow.

-:

I also live just over an hour away from the sea, and I've got 2 clients to see first thing in the morning, and then I've got

-:

an appointment late on in the afternoon.

-:

And in that middle bit, I'm off to look at the far horizon.

-:

I want to hear the waves lapping, I want to stare out at the blue blue whatever shade of blue it is, the contrast between

-:

city and sea big nature feels like just what I need.

-:

It's the difference between fast and slow.

-:

It's the two opposites: busy and big, vast, empty.

-:

It's also the difference between spending time with people who I love and spending time in solitude.

-:

I never feel lonely when I am alone.

-:

I love my own company for chunks of time.

-:

It also feels like the difference between superficial, quick conversations, and deep, deep time in thought.

-:

It's also the difference between other people's opinions and my opinions.

-:

It feels, in many ways, like opposites from dark to light.

-:

I've been considering what I'm thinking about and the contrasts of avoiding what's going on versus facing it and gently and lovingly accepting it.

-:

The difference between desperately, desperately wanting something and actually choosing it The difference between feeling

-:

suspicious and anxious versus trusting, and also the difference between something feeling grim and heavy versus lighthearted,

-:

and I'm okay with all of this.

-:

We are contrasts, we absolutely are opposites and both things can also be true at the same time.

-:

Please check out the show notes on this or any other podcast episode.

-:

You'll see the link to a hidden episode to help you with your 5 PM cravings, and you'll be able to read about my one to one coaching program. Thank you for listening in today.

-:

Please come back again next week, and PS, I believe in you.

Show artwork for Drink Less; Live Better

About the Podcast

Drink Less; Live Better
Drinking Less isn't stressful, lonely or boring - let me show you the ways to relax, connect and have fun without alcohol in your life
THIS is the magic place where doubt, hope and action meet!

Let's find JOY and COLOUR on the other side of alcohol!

We don't have to hit rock bottom, we're allowed to want something different and we CAN choose to improve our lives from this point onwards. ​

Sarah was 40 and reconsidering her relationship with alcohol. ​ ​

She was tired and overwhelmed; she'd got a lot on her mind and a glass of wine or a G and T at the end of the day seemed like a treat or escape but... deep down she knew she wasn't doing herself any favours with this habit. ​ ​

Are you thinking about drinking less? ​ Sarah brings you tips, advice, motivation and believes that the changes we bring into our lives when we choose to be alcohol free are worth celebrating and shouting about (she also believes in YOU)!​

Sarah Williamson retired from drinking alcohol in 2019 and now uses her extensive coaching and mentoring experience to help and support others to do the same!

www.drinklesslivebetter.com
Support This Show

About your host

Profile picture for Sarah Williamson

Sarah Williamson

I work in the magic space where doubt, hope and action meet.

Let's find JOY and COLOUR on the other side of alcohol!

We don't have to hit rock bottom, we're allowed to want something different and we CAN choose to improve our lives from this point onwards.