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Blink 3 of 8 - The 5 AM Club
by Robin Sharma
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Annie Grace
Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life
14 mins
What is This Naked Mind about?
This Naked Mind (2015) challenges our culture's love affair with alcohol. It offers matter-of-fact, actionable insights that help free drinkers from its perceived hold.
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This Naked Mind
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Alcohol isn’t the path to happiness.
Alcohol is everywhere. From TV ads to family gatherings, it's hard to avoid the message that drinking is essential to socializing and having fun. And it’s even harder to understand how deeply these messages have shaped our core beliefs about alcohol.
From a young age, we’re shown that alcohol is the key to a fulfilling social life. As we get older, pop culture tells us that drinking is a glamorous act of rebellion. It’s also linked to relaxation and intimacy. In the media, we often see portrayals of attractive, happy, successful people enjoying themselves while sipping a drink.
It’s easy to see why so many of us have internalized these messages – we’re constantly being told that alcohol is the path to happiness. But reality paints a different picture.
Alcohol is addictive, and it can negatively affect our physical and mental health. The fact that it’s widely available and relatively affordable only makes matters worse. And studies have shown that exposure to alcohol at a young age can increase the likelihood of problematic drinking later in life.
But beliefs aren’t set in stone. By becoming more aware of the marketing messages about alcohol, as well as our personal experiences attached to them, we can make more conscious choices about our drinking habits. We can challenge the idea that alcohol is necessary for a good time – and instead focus on building meaningful connections with the people in our lives.
So the next time you reach for a drink, ask yourself, Do I truly enjoy the taste of this, or am I relying on it to have fun and socialize?
In the next section, we’ll look at how becoming more mindful of why you drink can help you break free of alcohol’s grip – and put you in charge.
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Who should read This Naked Mind?
- Party animals who want a permanent break
- Mindful drinkers seeking balance
- Curious cats who question cultural norms
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