
When Relief Is a Terrible North Star
From Journey to the Sunnyside by Sunnyside
April 27, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 242
About this episode
The episode discusses the need for relief at the end of the day and how it can lead to unhealthy habits, encouraging listeners to rethink their coping mechanisms.
In this 10 Minute Monday, I’m talking about something I had to admit in my own life: sometimes the drink at the end of the day isn’t really about the drink. It’s about the need to shut off, exhale, and feel like the day is finally over. I’ll share why that kind of relief can start to cost more than it gives, and how to think differently about what you’re actually looking for in that moment. CONNECT WITH SUNNYSIDE: Listen to Journey to the Sunnyside Podcast: https://bit.ly/4bxCqT3 Subscribe to Sunnyside’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3zuoID4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinsunnyside/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joinsunnyside/ Twitter: https://x.com/joinsunnyside TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsunnyside ABOUT SUNNYSIDE: Sunnyside is the #1 alcohol health app that helps you drink less without any shame, guilt, or pressure to quit. Optimize your alcohol habits to achieve benefits like sleeping better, losing weight, feeling more energy, and saving money. We know that an all-or-nothing approach doesn’t work for everyone, so we focus on helping you set your own goals, celebrate small wins, and build a lasting system of accountability. As a result, 96.7% of our…
People in this episode
Host: Sunnyside
Topics covered
- relief
- alcohol habits
- mental health
- self-improvement
- daily routines
Keywords
- relief
- alcohol
- mental health
- self-improvement
- daily habits
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