What I learned from quitting alcohol and getting sober

Eight years ago, I said goodbye to alcohol, and I've never looked back.

This journey from alcoholic to sobriety has been transformative—shedding 30 pounds, feeling healthier, improving sleep, enhancing personal relationships, and aligning my career with my true calling.

Today, I share the consequences of my drinking, the pivotal reasons for change, and tools to honestly assess and transform your numbing behaviors into pathways for greater wellness.

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???Numbing the pain

My first blackout at Oxford University marked the start of using alcohol as an escape from pressure and comparison.

This pattern escalated in my investment banking career in London, where intense work weeks and a lack of purpose ended in binge drinking to mute the overwhelm.

This behavior continued throughout my time at Harvard Business School and beyond, straining my relationships, health, and ability to cope with life.

However, a rock-bottom moment eight years ago prompted clarity and my decision to quit.

This story isn't unique to me—it's a reflection of how easily we can fall into harmful patterns to numb our discomfort.

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• the impact of numbing behaviors beyond just alcohol.
• the escape mechanisms you may be using unconsciously.
• how to honestly evaluate and address these behaviors for self-improvement.
• how to make habit changes that support your journey towards personal and professional fulfillment.

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