What Are You Paying Attention To?

There’s a saying, “You become like the 5 people you spend the most time with”. The wisdom behind this statement is the urgency. We recognize that we have a limited amount of time to rub shoulders with people who inspire us and challenge us to grow. And, it can prompt us to choose our friends wisely. Spend time with negative people and we might find ourselves complaining more. Spend time with positive people and we suddenly feel more energy and hopefulness.

So what if we take this concept and apply it to other areas of our lives? What if we choose the books we read, the shows we watch and the things we allow into our lives with more care? What if we started paying attention to what we are paying attention to?

In this podcast episode, I break down the ways we can do a personal inventory and start noticing if the things we are allowing into our lives are bringing us ‘up’ or bringing us ‘down’. This exercise requires intention and space; the exact things that we have access to when we put alcohol aside.

We can use our clarity of mind, our free time and our energy to engage in new ways. But, beyond just bringing new things in and filling our days haphazardly, this exercise invites you to notice what feels good, what lights you up, what sparks your curiosity and your passion. 

This alcohol-free life is a catalyst to paying attention; this is your opportunity to build the life you want!

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