"A choice point is simply a given moment where we have the opportunity to choose either to move towards what matters to us or away from what discomforts us. Choice points exist everywhere in our lives. They are often moments that seem small and insignificant, like whether to pick up the phone, to put on the gym shoes, or turn on Netflix, or whether or not to pour that glass of wine out of habit."
"Often, we choose without even being consciously aware of the two options we face: one is to move towards the person we want to be and the life we want to build, and the other is to move away from what seems scary, challenging, or uncomfortable in the moment. In the journey of changing one's relationship with alcohol, one can encounter these choice points many times during the day."
"Most people don't realize that beneath every choice of picking up the bottle, there is always something very human: the pull to move away—to move away from discomfort, from difficulties, or from what feels scary or overwhelming. The pull is not a sign of weakness or a defective brain—quite the opposite. It's our system doing what it's supposed to do: Protecting us from perceived threats."
Lasting change with alcohol involves recognizing choice points—moments where you decide to move toward the person you want to become or away from discomfort. These choice points occur repeatedly throughout daily life in seemingly small moments. Most people make choices unconsciously without recognizing the two options available. The pull to move away from discomfort is a natural human response, not weakness, as our system protects us from perceived threats. Understanding this mechanism helps align choices with desired outcomes rather than defaulting to habitual patterns like drinking.
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