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Think Thursday: Where Burnout Lives-Are You Living in Misalignment?

Welcome to Think Thursday from the Alcohol Minimalist Podcast — where we take a moment to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. This week, we’re honoring Mental Health Awareness Month by digging into a powerful insight from Brené Brown:

“The space between our professed values and our practiced values is where burnout lives.”

In this episode, Molly explores what that space looks like in everyday life and why it might be the real reason behind your emotional exhaustion — not just your schedule.

You’ll hear:

Why busyness has become a badge of honor in our culture
A personal story about raising four boys and how a simple narrative shift changed everything
The difference between behavioral misalignment and mental misalignment
How to identify the gap between your actions and your values
A 3-step reflection practice to gently bring your life back into alignment

If you're feeling off, overwhelmed, or like you’re going through the motions — this episode will help you reconnect with what really matters.

Reflection Prompt

What’s one value I say I care about — and what’s one small way I can actually live it this week?

Write it down. Let it guide you.

Links Mentioned

https://www.valuescentre.com/pva (optional paid resource Molly references for identifying your top values)
Join the Alcohol Minimalist Facebook Group for deeper discussion
Email Molly directly: molly@mollywatts.com

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