Because we are all different beings, everyone may have a slightly different definition of “discomfort”. Someone might say that, to them, “discomfort” means slight pain or just not feeling quite right. To someone else, “discomfort” might mean being anxious or irritable. No matter how you define it, you will probably experience some discomfort as you walk through these 30 days with us. You’ll quickly learn that discomfort isn’t always just physical, but there’s an emotional element as well. Giving up something that you’ve become so accustomed to is hard emotionally. Physical and emotional discomfort often go hand in hand.

Changing your thinking about the discomforts you may feel can truly make a difference in how you deal with the discomforts of going alcohol free. For instance, we’ve all taken some gross-tasting medicine in order to get better, right? Or for those of you who’ve experienced child birth, you endured the discomfort of labor in order to meet your new baby. (Okay, maybe that one goes beyond discomfort....). I remember having to get OC sprayed so that I could carry it on my belt…. that was not comfortable!

Our bodies and minds are so beautifully complex! One of the best ways you can deal with the discomforts you might experience in these 30 days is to really examine the WHY. Ask yourself a lot of questions and write down or video record your answers. You might learn quite a little bit about yourself over the next 30 days. Not only will it be interesting for you to look back at your thoughts and questions/answers, but by documenting these things, you’ll maybe have the ability to help others some day.