Alcohol Is Stealing Genuine Joy From Your Life
All you’re doing is looking forward to your next glass of wine. Perhaps you’re half way through a bottle? Or staring into an empty glass and pondering another? You’re distracted, so you don’t realise a robbery is taking place…
You’re Not Missing Out: Sober Holiday Myths
At this time of year, I often hear from people who are worried they’re going to miss out if they stay sober on holiday. They can’t imagine skipping cocktails by the pool or saying no to wine with their evening meal. When you’re feeling this way, it’s so easy to talk yourself into giving up […]
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 […]
Does My Wine Habit Show On My Face?
Does my wine habit show on my face? The morning after drinking, I’d peer into the mirror, wondering how to hide the redness and puffy, bloated look. I know I’m not the only one who’s wondered if their skin is giving away their secret… and now companies are cashing in on that concern. Recently I […]
I Got Tired Of Pretending Everything Was Fine
One of the things that drove me to quit drinking was all the pretending I had to do. You know – the acting. Acting as if I didn’t have a hangover. Acting as if I didn’t mind whether we opened another bottle or not. Acting as if I could just take it or leave it. […]
10 Reasons To Quit Drinking, According To Sober Celebrities
I’ve always been fascinated by the sheer number of celebrities who quietly don’t drink alcohol. I’m not talking about famous people who’ve fought well-publicised battles with booze. I’m more interested in the celebs who quietly decided that Hollywood’s champagne lifestyle wasn’t for them. Their reasons for quitting are varied and inspiring, so if you’re looking […]
The Joy Of Being Sober Smug
In my drinking days, the idea that sobriety could be anything other than deprivation and punishment seemed completely laughable to me. I was sure that sober people were missing out, big time. So it’s kind of funny that I’m sat here, talking about the joy of being sober smug. That’s my name for that feeling […]
Why “Everyone Else Drinks Normally” Is A Lie
Have you ever watched someone linger over a single glass of wine at dinner and wondered: how do they drink so… normally? When I was struggling with my drinking, I was constantly spying on other people’s drinking, comparing myself, convinced that I was the only one with a secret problem. I was wrong, of course, […]
Why The Thing You Dread Could Be Your Sober Breakthrough
You want to stop drinking, but there’s something on the calendar that’s getting in your way. Maybe it’s a holiday. A wedding. A weekend away with the girls. Whatever it is, you just can’t imagine doing it sober. So it makes total sense to delay any attempts at taking a break from drinking, right? Why […]
That Sunny Pub Garden Isn’t Telling You the Whole Story
When you walk past a pub garden and you see people drinking in the sunshine, what’s the first thought that runs through your head? Is it: “I’m so jealous, I want a drink too!” or “Lucky them…” or “Perhaps I could just have one…” If you’re trying to take a break from drinking right now, […]