The Simple Benefits Of Sobriety That You’ll Love
There are lots of big, brilliant benefits to ditching booze. But my favourite thing to talk about is actually the really small stuff. The teeny tiny, discrete benefits of ditching booze. The side effects that perhaps only you will ever notice, but you’ll absolutely love. So let’s talk about some of the simple benefits you […]
Why These Common But Terrible Tips Won’t Help You Quit
Would you like some bad advice on how to quit drinking? How about some slightly patronising tips that won’t work for more than a day or two? 🤦♀️ When it comes to sobriety there are a lot of common but overly simplistic strategies floating around. I’m highlighting what they are so you can be aware […]
But I Just Really Love Drinking Wine
“How can I get sober when I love drinking wine? And cocktails? And beer?” At the height of my drinking career, I asked myself this question a lot. I knew I needed to stop and I knew cutting down didn’t really work for me. I hated the…
How Much Of Tomorrow Do You Want To Borrow?
Did you hear the comedian James Corden talking about trying to drink less recently? He said he’d started to ask himself this question: “How much of tomorrow do I want to borrow?” It’s a great question. Alcohol doesn’t add anything extra into your life – it’s just taking it from another day. And the cost […]
Lessons In Sobriety From Kate Middleton’s Cancer News
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the news that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has cancer. It brings to an end weeks of wild online speculation about her. But what does all that have to do with alcohol-free living? Well, quite a lot actually. There are some key takeaways for […]
Drunken Mistakes And Cringey, Awkward Moments
Have you ever done something stupid when you’ve been drinking… a drunken mistake that’s left you cringing for weeks? Yeah, me too. But we don’t often talk about this stuff. The awkward, embarrassing and shameful things that happen… And yet it can be a huge relief to hear other people’s stories and know you’re not […]
Why Kids Of All Ages Benefit From Having A Sober Mum
Have you seen that meme? The one that says, “The most expensive part of having kids is all the wine you have to drink!” Motherhood can be tough, no matter what age your kids are. If you struggle to imagine parenthood without the reward of wine at the end of the day, you’re not alone. […]
How To Be Sober When Everyone Else You Know Drinks
“I bet they make a big deal out of me not drinking…” “I feel as if I’m letting other people down… What if they think I’m boring?” If any of these thoughts sound familiar, you’re not alone. It can be tough to be the first person in your family or friendship group to decide that […]
“I Deserve A Glass Of Wine Tonight…”
As soon as the thought popped into my head, I knew I’d be in trouble. Back in my drinking days, “I deserve a glass of wine” was something I said to myself a lot. Bad day? Busy, bored or tired? I could always find a reason why I deserved a glass. (Only problem was, it […]
I Never Believed I’d Be Able To Do This Sober!
What do airports, planes, holidays, restaurant meals and sunsets have in common? They’re all things I thought sobriety would ruin for me. Seriously. I never believed I’d be able to get through them without drinking. Or if I did somehow manage to resist, I couldn’t imagine actually enjoying any of those things without alcohol. They […]
