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Ready for Change?

Now it is time to seriously think about whether you are ready to change your drinking habits. First, you must decide why you may want to quit drinking. The reasons will vary from person to person.

Listed below, are important reasons why YOU might want to quit. Maybe you can add some others that are not on this list:

  • Lower my risk of cancer and other health problems
  • Save money
  • Have better relationships
  • Decrease depression
  • Be independent
  • Improve my sleep
  • Reduce the possibility that I will be in injured/ or cause others to be injured in a car crash
  • Participate in more activities
  • Improve my friendships

In addition, consider the ways your life might improve if you decide to change your drinking habits, and write them down.

Ultimately, this has to be your decision.

If you are not committed to succeeding, you will not! So, you must set a goal for yourself and stick to it.

 

Continue reading: Goal Setting

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Written by:

Sonia Duffy, Ph.D., R.N.; Marcia Valenstein, M.D.; Christine Kowalski, M.P.H.; Shara Kilarski, B.S.; Jeffrey Terrell, M.D.; Lynn Gregory, R.N.; David Ronis, Ph.D.; and Fred Blow, Ph.D.

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