Your “WHY” and Behavior Change (LESSON 1)
This lesson is an introduction to the behavior change model called ADKAR. The assignment is to define your “WHY.”
“The Power of the Pause” & “Play the Movie Forward” (LESSON 2)
Today’s lesson introduces several aspects to help with combating triggers: “The Power of the Pause,” “Play the Movie Forward” and 5-4-3-2-1 Mindfulness technique.
“Surf the Urge” (LESSON 3)
“Surf the Urge” is a useful technique for getting through cravings and urges without giving into them. Featuring a video from neoroscientist and Stanford health psychologist, Kelly McGonigal, PhD.
Triggers & Nutrition (LESSON 4)
Today’s lesson discusses common triggers (HALT + BS) and how to proactively combat hunger cravings by getting proper nutrition.
Just the Facts (LESSON 5)
Today’s lesson is a selection of articles to read to understand the facts and health impacts of alcohol.
Health Benefits When You Stop Drinking (LESSON 6)
Today’s lesson is about the health benefits from taking a break from alcohol, featuring Annie Grace!
Week 1 Reflections! (LESSON 7)
The video for today is a brief recap of the learnings from Week 1 of the Alcohol-Free Challenge and questions to reflect on.
Why Do We Drink It? The First of 3 Reasons We Drink: The Substance (LESSON 8)
This video helps us understand the addictive nature of the substance and why we drink it in the first place.
Why We Drink It, Reason 2: Our Culture (LESSON 9)
This is the 2nd in the series, Three Reasons We Drink - Our Culture
“Why We Drink It: Reason 3: Our Brains” (LESSON 10)
Today’s lesson is the third of a 3-Part series, “Why We Drink It, Reason 3: Our Brains!”
“Gray-Area Drinking” (LESSON 11)
This lesson is a video from Jolene Park about Gray Area Drinking.
Filling Your “Drinking” Time (LESSON 12)
Today’s lesson is an extensive list of -ING activities that can “Harness Your Creativity” and help manage your B = Boredom trigger.
Reflections on Your Progress! (LESSON 14)
The video for today is a brief recap of the learnings from Lesson 14 of the Alcohol-Free Challenge and questions to reflect on.
The Need for Human Connection (LESSON 15)
There’s a famous saying in the recovery community, “Connection is the Opposite of Addiction.” This lesson shares more on this concept!
“Cells that Wire Together, Fire Together” (LESSON 16)
This lesson discusses the Liminal Process for untangling our beliefs about the benefits that alcohol provides.
Emotions and Happiness (LESSON 17)
Today’s lesson is a selection excerpts from Alcohol Explained and The Alcohol Experiment on the impact of alcohol on our emotions and happiness.
Neuroscience of Gratitude (LESSON 18)
In this lesson, you’ll hear from Staci Danford, Educational Neuroscientist, on the science and benefits of gratitude and tips to incorporate a gratitude practice in your daily life.
Three Simple Strategies to Boost Your Mood (LESSON 19)
This lesson is “Three Simple Strategies to Boost your Mood," featuring the work of Educational Neuroscientist, Staci Danford.