3 Subtle-ish Signs Your Drinking Needs To Change
How do you know it’s definitely time to quit? When I was struggling with my drinking, I spent years trying to answer that question. I was expecting one really clear sign to come along and hit me in the face. Then I’d know for sure, right? But if you’re a grey area drinker like I […]
Worried About Telling People You Don’t Drink? Read This
When I first stopped drinking, one of my biggest fears was other people. What would they say? Would they judge me? Would they feel awkward around me? I’d built up so many worst-case scenarios in my head that just the thought of other people’s reactions left me with a knot in my stomach. If you’re […]
Frazzled? Here’s Why You’re Reaching For Wine
You know those days when you’re flat out from morning to night? Running around, trying to keep on top of things… And yet the to-do list never quite gets done. By the evening, you still haven’t had a single moment to yourself. That’s when the thought creeps in: I need a glass of wine. I […]
Beyond The Wine O’Clock Jokes: Is Your Drinking a Problem?
I couldn’t believe it when I saw them: wine bottles with names like “The Kids are Finally Asleep” and “Friday at 5.01pm.” (Yes, those are actual wine names, printed right there on the label.) It got me thinking: how are you supposed to know if your drinking is a problem, when wine is literally being […]
The Mental Load of Moderation (And Why It’s So Exhausting)
Have you heard of the term, “the mental load”? You often hear it talked about in relation to motherhood or caregiving. It’s the invisible work that goes into planning, organising and anticipating everything. It’s heavy stuff… and when the mental load meets wine o’clock? It’s so tempting to drink because it really seems as if […]
Craving A Drink In The Sun? Try This Instead.
Can I be terribly British for a moment and talk about the weather? Because it’s been lovely lately – so sunny, warm, and dry. If you’re newly sober (or trying to be), you can’t fail to notice the tables and chairs that appear outside bars. Or the packed pub beer gardens. The clinking glasses, the […]
Why Do I Keep Drinking When I Said I Wouldn’t?
When I was trying (and failing) to quit drinking, I always had a lot of angry questions for myself the morning after. Questions like: Why on earth did I do that? Why do I keep drinking when I said I wouldn’t? Sometimes my drinking felt like a bit of a mystery. It didn’t make sense… […]
When Wine Becomes Your Best Friend
“Alcohol has been my best friend for years.” I saw this comment on one of my blog posts recently and it got me thinking. There was definitely a time in my life when I thought the same thing. Wine truly felt like a friend. When all else failed, there was always booze. But it was […]
The Risks You Take When You Drink Too Much
I hate being nagged to do stuff. I don’t want to be guilt tripped, made to feel bad or like I “should” change. So that probably explains why I’ve been back and forth over whether or not to share this week’s blog. I’d much rather inspire, rather than scare you into quitting drinking. But… this […]
Are You Controlling Alcohol… Or Is It Controlling You?
I thought I was the one in charge. I had rules, limits and plans. What to drink, where to drink, when to drink… I had it all figured out. All I needed to do was stick to my rules. However… (I bet you can see where this is going) My “rules” never quite worked out. […]
