Alcohol: The Drug That Claims To Do Everything
In my drinking days, I used to open a bottle for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes I’d drink because I wanted to feel less stressed. At other times I’d knock back a glass to help pep me up and get me into party mode. And then there were the days I drank to chill out […]
It’s Not Me, It’s You: Breaking Up With Booze
If you’re reading this, I suspect you’re in a serious, long-term relationship with alcohol. Or perhaps you’ve recently separated? Or are on a break? Or maybe you eventually agreed to go your separate ways, only to keep hooking up at weekends? As the song goes, breaking up is hard to do. If you’re trying to […]
Stop Telling Yourself That Drinking Is The Easy Option!
One of my clients said to me the other day: “Pouring a drink is just so EASY. It’s the easy option after a bad day.” Can you relate? I can. I totally understand why she believed that to be true, because I remember feeling the same way. And at first glance, pouring a glass of […]
Dry January Is Nearly Over – What Will You Do Next?
How was your Dry January? Maybe you’re patting yourself on the back for keeping things alcohol free all month, but you’re not sure what your next steps should be? Perhaps you’re counting down to drinking again on February 1st? Or maybe you’re frustrated because you didn’t make it? And now you’re struggling to get back […]
Are You Celebrating Your Sober Wins Properly?
You receive nine positive comments about yourself (or your work) and one piece of negative feedback… and find yourself totally consumed by the “bad” one. Can you relate? (I’m hoping it’s not just me!) Well, guess what? The same thing can happen with alcohol-free living too. We can have so many sober wins, so many […]
2022 In Review: Our Alcohol-Free Highlights Of The Year
If you think that sober living is just about ditching booze, think again. Every December, I ask the women I’ve been coaching to share a picture of an alcohol-free highlight of their year. The photos they send in are always amazing and underline how much bigger and better life gets when you break out of […]
10 Things I Love About Being Sober At Christmas
If you’re planning on drinking this Christmas, stay with me here! You might be thinking, “Nothing you say is going to change my mind, Kate. I just can’t do it… I’m not even going to think about quitting drinking until January.” If so, check out this week’s video anyway. It will get you fired up […]
Can’t Imagine Socialising Sober? Focus On This!
When I first quit drinking, I used to find socialising sober very challenging. Booze was everywhere and I felt as if I had a massive sign on my head that said, “Look at her, she’s not drinking!” 🚨 So if you’re newly sober (or thinking about quitting) and you’re finding things tough right now, you’re […]
Why Quitting Drinking Makes Your Life Bigger And Better
Sobriety seemed very restrictive to me before I quit drinking. There was a tightness around it in my mind. All I could focus on was what I would lose. It didn’t occur to me that quitting drinking might make my world bigger and better… but that’s exactly what happened! In today’s video, I explain why […]
The Real Reason Parties Can Be Less Fun, Sober
If you’ve stopped drinking or you’re trying to quit, you might have mixed feelings about the next few weeks. The festive season brings with it plenty of parties, celebrations and of course… alcohol. If you’ve found socialising sober to be a bit of a dull or awkward experience, then you’re not alone. There’s a very […]
