179. Motivation, Discipline, Willpower: Which One Actually Helps You Drink Less?

179. Motivation, Discipline, Willpower: Which One Actually Helps You Drink Less?

June 3, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 179

About this episode

The episode explores the roles of motivation, discipline, and willpower in the context of mindful drinking and making better choices about alcohol consumption.

Send me a message 🤗 You wake up determined. You've told yourself today's different. And then 6pm arrives, someone suggests the pub, and everything you promised yourself this morning suddenly feels very far away. Sound familiar? Motivation, discipline, and willpower are the holy trinity of self-improvement advice — splashed across every gym poster and Instagram caption going. But when you're actually standing at the bar trying to decide what you're drinking tonight, how much are any of them re...

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