The bar was buzzing with music and laughter as I walked up to order my drink. “Sparkling water with a hint of mint syrup and a lime twist,” I said with a smile.

Years ago, going to a bar and ordering an alcohol-free drink would have been an unthinkable task—feelings of deprivation, awkwardness, and the fear of missing out would have been torturous. But today, surrounded by the cheer and chatter of the bar, I can sip on my signature drink with ease and genuinely feel good about my choice.

No longer driven by the pressure to “have to quit” or “should not drink,” I now look forward to the joy of waking up the next day feeling refreshed, the smell of the crisp morning air, and the ability to be fully present for the things and people that I love. As I sipped my drink, I felt a surge of peace—the tranquility that comes when your actions align with your desires.

This is the power of being intrinsically motivated.

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