Embracing the Power of the Pause: Moving from Impulsivity to Intentionality

For most of my teenage years and early adulthood, I wore impulsivity like a badge of honour. It felt fun, spontaneous, and maybe even a little rebellious. Making quick, last-minute decisions, following urges without much thought—these were qualities I saw as defining me. I thought of impulsivity as a way to live “in the moment,” grabbing life by the horns. But it turns out that what I was actually grabbing onto was often a double-edged sword. Being impulsive meant I rarely stopped to consider the consequences of my choices, and for a long time, that included drinking.

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