6.12pm On A Tuesday
Jan 11, 2026
Hello friends,
Let’s talk about the moment that matters most.
Not Friday night. Not the party. Not the holiday.
The moment that decides everything is usually… 6:12pm on a random Tuesday.
You’ve held it together all day. You’ve performed. You’ve led. You’ve been “on.”
And then your nervous system taps out.
So you reach for the thing that works fast.
A drink feels like an exhale.
But here’s the reframe that changes the game:
Alcohol doesn’t remove stress. It postpones it.
It gives borrowed relief — and then collects interest tomorrow.
That “interest” can look like:
- fragmented sleep and a wired morning
- lower resilience and more irritability
- cravings you didn’t ask for
- a heavier mood
- the creeping thought: “Why can’t I just stop at one?”
Again: not a moral failure. A predictable loop.
The real goal isn’t “more discipline.”
It’s a better downshift.
Because if alcohol is your primary off-switch, your system learns one message:
“The only way to come down is to drink.”
And then, over time, your window of tolerance shrinks.
So this week, instead of trying to “be good,” try something more strategic:
The 90-Second Downshift (use it before the first sip)
Next time you feel that “I need a drink” surge, do this first:
- Name what’s true in your body:
“Tight chest.” “Racing mind.” “Heavy shoulders.” “Buzzing energy.” - Ask one question:
“What do I actually need right now — relief, reward, or regulation?” - Choose one micro-reset (90 seconds):
- Drink a full glass of water
- Step outside for fresh air + one slow exhale
- Put your feet on the floor, unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders
- Text someone: “Big day. I’m decompressing.”
This isn’t about being Zen.
It’s about teaching your system: I can come down without outsourcing calm.
And here’s the truth most high achievers need to hear:
Wanting relief doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human.
Your job is simply to upgrade how you access it.
Tiny shifts are how identity changes.
And identity changes are how habits disappear.
With you,
Sarah
P.S. If evenings are your hardest time, you’re not alone. That’s the most common pattern I see in high performers: “good all day, undone at night.”
P.P.S. This year is an exciting one because I’m launching my 90-day Alcohol Intelligence program starting in mid-February. It will be a carefully curated group of people who are serious about changing their relationship with alcohol.
If you’re interested, just email me with the word “WAITLIST,” and I’ll make sure you’re the first to receive the details later this month.
This isn’t just about quitting alcohol. It’s about building a life you’re genuinely proud of—one where clarity, confidence, and courage lead the way to changes you might have been putting off for years.
Just drop me a line if you’d like to be on that waitlist and make 2026 the year you take action.
