Why the ‘Relief’ You Crave After Work Is Lying to You

Why the ‘Relief’ You Crave After Work Is Lying to You

That sense of relief you crave at the end of the day isn’t random — and it isn’t a personal weakness.

For many people, alcohol has quietly become the ritual that marks the transition from effort to rest, from work to home, from endurance to relief. Not because it works — but because it’s familiar.

In this episode, we look at the moment relief enters the conversation, why it shows up so reliably after long days, and how unexamined rituals can end up costing more than they give back.

This isn’t about willpower or stopping anything.

It’s about understanding what your nervous system is actually asking for — and learning how to meet that need without borrowing relief from tomorrow.

What you’ll hear in this episode

Why the urge for “relief” often appears right after work finishes
How alcohol became the default transition ritual between work and home
The difference between relief that restores you and relief that just numbs
Why removing a drink without changing the ritual leaves people feeling bored
How to recognise the exact moment relief starts negotiating with you
A simple question that helps you choose integrity over autopilot

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