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, […]
Struggling To Quit? Make Sure You Answer This Question
The morning after I’d been drinking, I’d often wake up in the early hours and wonder: “What’s wrong with me?” “Why do I keep doing this?” “Why can’t I just get my act together?” Lying in bed with my eyes closed and my head pounding, I had no idea that I was asking myself all […]
31 Clues Your Drinking Is Becoming A Problem
How do you know when it’s time to do something about your drinking? 🍷 If you’re a grey zone drinker like I was, the chances are it’s not that clear. Perhaps your life looks pretty normal, from the outside. You’re still showing up for your life and taking care of the 101 things on your […]
If You Feel Like a Bad Mum Because of Your Drinking, Watch This
If your drinking makes you feel like a bad mum, you’re not alone. Maybe Mother’s Day stirred something up. Perhaps it got you thinking about your relationship with your kids and how alcohol impacts that. It doesn’t matter how old your children are – the guilt can be a lot to deal with. If you’ve […]
I’m Too Tired And Busy To Deal With My Drinking Right Now
You know you need to do something about your drinking. But every time you think about tackling it, the same thought stops you: “I’m just too tired to quit. I don’t have the headspace for this right now.” You’re already exhausted. Overwhelmed. Running on empty. The idea of adding something else to your endless to-do […]
Are You Taking Care Of Your Basic Human Needs?
Why does sobriety feel impossible on some days? You wake up determined, but by late afternoon, the cravings are so strong you can barely think straight. It’s easy to assume this means you’re weak or lacking willpower. But what if the real problem is simpler than that? What if you’re just not taking care of […]