How To Stay Sober When Politics Is Messy And Triggering

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know there’s a big election happening tomorrow. Maybe you’re wondering how you’ll cope with the disappointment of a result you don’t want… Or perhaps your family doesn’t share your political views and you’re already stressing about your next get together. Let’s talk about how to stay sober […]

The Most Overlooked Life Hack: Stop Drinking Alcohol

Every time I flip through a magazine or scroll through Instagram, I come across some kind of new “life hack”. When it comes to health, we’re inundated with quick tips and shortcuts that promise to improve our wellbeing. But there’s one life hack that seems to always get left off the list. Hardly anyone is […]

Why I Quit Completely Instead Of Trying To Moderate

Have you been trying to moderate? That’s exactly what I did as well. For a long time, I was obsessed with just being able to have one or two drinks. It was my goal for years. If you’re currently trying to do the same thing, you might wonder what made me change tack… I didn’t […]

The Ripple Effect Of Your Sobriety – Who Else Benefits?

Who else will directly or indirectly benefit from you being alcohol free? Who’d love to have a happier, hangover-free version of you in their life?  When one person stops drinking, they create a ripple effect that benefits not just themselves, but the people around them.  This is a really important topic and I felt inspired […]

Are You Romanticising Sobriety Enough?

When I was trying (and failing) to quit drinking, I spent a lot of time romanticising alcohol. I’d mentally replay all the good moments I’d had whilst drinking. And I’d torture myself with thoughts of all the things I was going to miss. I talked about sobriety as if it was a punishment for bad […]

3 Mindset Tips To Make Sober October Easier

Just imagine how good you could feel by November 1st if you treated yourself to a Sober October. If you’ve been delaying taking a break from booze or putting off doing “something” about your drinking, now is a great time to take action. If you want to smash Sober October and feel great throughout the […]

Do I Need To Stop Drinking? 6 Surprising Signs

How do you know when it’s time to quit drinking or take a break from booze? I used to google this topic endlessly. Because I wasn’t a rock bottom drinker, I was never sure if I was overreacting or not. But there are always clues…

But What If I Can’t Do It? What If I Try And Fail?

You’re just about to do it – you’re going to take action and stop drinking. But then all of a sudden, you hear it. The voice in your head which says:  “What if you can’t do it? What if you try and fail… like the other times?” Before you let those doubts and fears paralyse […]

Before You Quit Drinking, Make Sure You Do This First!

Are you looking ahead to September and thinking about taking a break from booze? There’s something about that back-to-school vibe that makes it a great time of year to take stock and reset… But before you stop drinking or set any goal at all, there’s something important you need to figure out first. Let me […]

“It’s Just What I Had To Do” – Hiding Your Drinking

This week’s blog is about a sensitive subject: hiding your drinking. It often starts as something so small you hardly think about it. You pour some extra wine into your glass and gulp it down before anyone sees. Or you have a few glasses on your own first, to make sure you get “enough”. When […]

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