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Looking to cut back on your alcohol consumption or create better habits? Are you ready to transform your drinking habits without quitting alcohol completely? Here is how you can decrease your drinking and transform your drinking habits with Piggy Banking.
In my recent podcast, we delved into an innovative technique called "Piggy Banking," designed to help you drink less and enjoy more control over your drinking habits. This simple yet effective method is all about fostering awareness, understanding, self-love, and acceptance.
What is Piggy Banking?
Piggy Banking is a metaphorical approach to managing your drinking habits. Just like saving money in a piggy bank, you can "save" your drinking for occasions that truly matter. This technique encourages mindful drinking by allowing you to allocate specific "drinks" to special events or moments, rather than drinking out of habit or routine. The Piggy Banking Technique has helped me personally transform my drinking habits, and can help you, too!
How Does Piggy Banking Work?
Set Your Drink Limit: Determine a weekly or monthly limit for the number of drinks you want to have. This limit acts as your "budget."
Allocate Your Drinks: Plan where and when you'll spend your drinks. For example, you might decide to have a drink at a social event or a special dinner.
Track Your Consumption: Keep track of how many drinks you've had and how many you have left in your "bank." This helps you stay aware and in control.
Reflect and Adjust: At the end of your set period, reflect on your drinking habits. Adjust your limits and allocations as needed to better suit your goals and lifestyle.
OR.... give yourself a gem every time you stay at or below your goal. OR every time you don't drink that day. Make it work for you! I personally like to keep it positive so this works best for me. Here's the lovely benefits that help you transform your drinking habits .
Benefits of Piggy Banking
Increased Awareness: By tracking your drinks, you become more aware of your consumption patterns.
Better Control: Allocating drinks helps you avoid impulsive drinking and make more intentional choices.
Enhanced Enjoyment: Saving drinks for special occasions can make those moments more enjoyable and meaningful.
Improved Relationship with Alcohol: This method fosters a healthier relationship with alcohol, based on moderation and mindfulness.
Watch it grow! This encourages a growth mindset and also allows you to stay motivated long term by seeing how much you've put into it overtime!
This was HUGE early on in my moderation journey and I learned how something so small could become not only so valuable, but incredibly transformative and motivating.
There you have it! Now you can decrease your drinking through Piggy Banking, the simple technique you can easily implement today if you want to cut back on your alcohol consumption while staying motivated, too!
Celebrate the small wins and transform your life, one step (and sip) at a time!
Cheers to you!
Erica + ShameOver
Listen to the Podcast
In the podcast, I share personal stories and practical tips on implementing Piggy Banking in your life. You'll learn how to set realistic goals, track your progress, and celebrate your successes. Listen now and take the first step towards transforming your drinking habits!
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hKkwmsAtf8c
Listen wherever you get podcasts: https://vba2eab9mmfea.podbean.com/
Want to transform your relationship with alcohol and yourself? Get started today!
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