Counterdowner

In our house the day after Remembrance Day means the countdown to Christmas begins! I’m a ‘COUNTERDOWNER’ my earliest memories involve a calendar, multicolored pens, and a countdown to the day of ‘said event’. On the day of event, I would countdown the hours, and then the minutes. A bit obsessive but fun! According to Charlotte Gerber, in her article “Traveling is a Good Method to Release Stress” Just planning a vacation keeps your mind off things that stress you out.

It was not until I got sober at 44 years of age that I learned my obsessive counting down patterns provided the same escape that alcohol did. It took me out of the now so that I was never truly present to the moment I was in. Counting down is absolutely an escape from reality but DANG IT I’ll take it! My promise to myself (and it’s a practice included on hooked adventures) is I WILL take in the moments while away with

gratitude practices. I WILL NOT simply take the picture and quickly move onto the next event. I WILL truly fully experience my new surroundings with all my senses! This is why I love the philosophy behind HOOKED – Alcohol Free Travel Adventure so much. HOOKED focuses on having a full sensory travel experience. We want traveling to be both an internal and external adventure, so you finish your trip feeling full! That you truly receive the gift of traveling and what it does for our souls.

I can’t drink, one drink immediately turns into 8 and that’s simply the way I’m wired – so be it! Quitting drinking was just the beginning of an amazing self-discovery journey. I am too the core grateful I was given this addictive personality of mine. Once I became aware of my ‘over the top’ tendencies I was able to reign that energy in and put it to good use. Hands down, bar none, quitting drinking is the best decision I ever made. Over the last couple of years, I have infused myself with self-discovery practices. I have ‘pulled the layers of the onion off’ to learn my core fears. SURE, I have a fear of being alone…. But that’s ok, TONS of people have a fear of being alone. Tony Robbins, in an article titled “Worrying About Ending Up Alone” says expand your social circle and surround yourself with quality people. The people we spend the most time with have a huge influence on our moods, how we view the world and the expectations we place on ourselves. When we surround ourselves with positive people, we are more likely to adopt empowering beliefs and see life is happening for us not to us! I chose to surround myself with people that will enhance my life now! I acknowledge I don’t like being alone and actively engage in sourcing out or creating positive social circles.

GUARENTEED if you are still reading this blog, you are a person that wants to surround themselves with positive experiences and people that will propel you into being the best version of yourself! Just imagine the memories and connections you would make on a HOOKED adventure, it’s not for everyone. It definitely speaks to those on a self-discovery, health and wellness journey. HECK it’s an alcohol-free travel company! Right there we know it will only appeal to those that truly want to be the best version of themselves.

Let’s be COUNTERDOWNER’s together on this Iceland expedition! In the words of Mel Robbins – “You are One Decision away From a Completely Different Life!” ……. “Start before You are Ready. Don’t Prepare Begin!” Take Action! Taking action is easy! Hooked needs a $1000 USD deposit and a seat is YOURS. The remainder is not due until June 01 2022 and we can put a payment plan in place to keep you accountable. Contact us today – “The Time in Now, Stop Hitting the Snooze Button on Your Life”

Charlotte Gerber Article – Traveling is a Good Method to Release Stress – https://stress.lovetoknow.com/Traveling_is_a_Good_Method_to_Release_Stress

Tony Robbins – Worrying About Ending Up Alone https://www.tonyrobbins.com/mind-meaning/fear-about-ending-up-alone/