The Shame Of Needing Help To Quit Drinking
“I should be able to quit drinking on my own. I’m ashamed of my drinking and ashamed that I can’t get my act together and stop this.” This email landed in my inbox over the weekend and reading it took me right back to my drinking days. Back then, the fact that I was drinking […]
“I Need A Holiday To Recover From My Boozy Holiday!”
Picture the scene: you’re boarding the plane to fly home after a trip away somewhere sunny… You’re tanned, but you feel terrible. Days of back-to-back drinking have taken their toll… and you’re glad to be heading home to recover. If you’ve ever regretted drinking on vacation – yet you can’t picture being sober on holiday […]
Anne Hathaway’s Sobriety And “Having A Problem”
I love it when famous people talk about sobriety and why they choose to be alcohol free. (So many red-carpet celebs don’t drink alcohol nowadays, it’s incredible.) The actress Anne Hathaway has shared that she’s now five years sober. Her milestone was met positively by many – but some people responded in a way that […]
The Harsh Truth About Numbing Out With Booze
Picture the scene: you’re feeling frazzled after a stressful day of rushing from one thing to another… All you want is a glass of wine to take the edge off. You keep thinking about how great it will be to open a bottle, switch off and pull the shutters down on the world. I get […]
How Are You Describing Sobriety? Why Your Words Matter
How do you talk to yourself about sobriety? Exactly what words and phrases do you use? 🤔 The language you choose is important, because it sends a subconscious message to your brain about what alcohol-free living is like. Our words matter. They can set us up for success or struggle… so let’s make sure your […]
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 […]