The Joy Of Being Sober For A Weekend In Paris
When I first quit drinking, I thought I was saying goodbye to fun trips away with friends. I couldn’t have imagined going away for a girly weekend in Paris, and watching the people around me sip cocktails whilst I stayed sober. How times have changed! I’ve just got home from a few days in a […]
The Subtle And Often Invisible Benefits Of Sobriety
When it comes to ditching alcohol, there are so many obvious benefits. For example – waking up hangover-free. Saving money. Having more time. Looking less bloated. A lighter recycling bin. Those benefits are GREAT! But to be honest, they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Underneath that obvious stuff is a whole other layer of […]
Stop Trying To “Be Good” – Do This Instead
When I was struggling with my drinking, I was always making promises: “I must try to be good this week.”“No wine for me thanks, I’m trying to be good!” When I said “trying to be good,” I meant not drinking, of course. But funnily enough, later in the day I’d convince myself that having one […]
A Lesson In Sobriety From The Barbie Movie
On the face of it, the Barbie movie has nothing to do with alcohol. (In fact, there are hardly any booze references in the film itself.) However, there’s a brilliant monologue in the middle of the movie that has everything to do with why women drink. It’s so important to talk about the many, many […]
Two Mindset Tips To Help You Enjoy A Booze-Free Holiday
Are you feeling anxious about sticking to your sober goals while you’re away? Perhaps you can’t imagine flying, sunbathing or relaxing without wine. Maybe you’re so certain you’ll end up caving, you’re wondering if there’s any point even trying. If this sounds like you, I can help! Today’s video is all about amazing booze-free holidays […]
How I Knew It Was Time To Quit Drinking
How do you know when it’s time to quit drinking or take a break from booze? It can be tough to tell. For many people there’s never a dramatic, rock-bottom moment that forces them to stop. In fact, the call to ditch alcohol can be much more subtle than you might think. So how do […]
Why Common Tips On Cutting Down Alcohol Don’t Work
Have you ever googled “how to drink less alcohol” or “tips for cutting down”? If you have, you’ve probably noticed that the same few suggestions or “strategies” are repeated over and over again on various different websites. When you keep seeing the same advice everywhere, it’s natural to assume that it must work… and when […]
3 Things You Must Do If You’re Hiding Your Drinking
If you’re drinking more than you think is “normal,” the chances are you often try to hide it. Maybe you sometimes pour your wine into a mug? Or perhaps you like a quick drink on your own before anyone else joins you? Even if you live alone, I suspect there are things you do to […]
10 Unexpected Benefits Of Quitting Drinking
If you’ve been toying with the idea of going alcohol free for a while, then you’ve probably already thought about the benefits this might bring. There are the obvious things like waking up without a hangover, looking better and making the most of your free time. But to be honest, those well-known plus points are […]
Think You’re The Only One Doing This? You’re Not Alone
If you’re like most of the women I coach, then I’m guessing your drinking tends to happen behind closed doors, in the kitchen or on your sofa at night. Hardly anyone else knows about it, because you do such a great job of hiding it. You don’t skip work or miss deadlines – you push […]
