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457: How do I stop going to the bar in the afternoon? [Listener Q&A]
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- Take a Break from Drinking
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- Feb 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 783
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- https://rachelhart.com/stop-going-bar-afternoon/
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Summary
Why does the pull to go to the bar in the afternoon feel almost automatic? If you've ever found yourself heading out for an after-work drink and wondering why you can't seem to stop, you're not alone. The truth is, the after-work drink works. It changes how you feel fast. And that's exactly why the pattern can feel so hard to break. In this Listener Q&A episode, you'll hear Michael's question about how to stop going to the bar in the afternoon. You'll learn why the issue isn't a lack of discipline and why willpower keeps failing, how to interrupt autopilot patterns, and how to build new end-of-day transition strategies that actually meet your needs. Find a personalized approach that helps you change your habit in my new book, The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Less , here: https://rachelhart.com/guide/ Discover alternative approaches to drinking less inside our membership program, Take a Break: https://rachelhart.com/tab/ Get the full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://rachelhart.com/457