“Sometimes I Drink And Nothing Bad Happens”
Sometimes it couldn’t be clearer. You wake up in the morning knowing your drinking has to change and you must do something about it. But then there are those times when you drink and everything works out fine. You don’t overdrink and nothing bad happens. This used to confuse me so much. “I must have […]
Trick Or Treat? Stop Making Alcohol So Special
We often describe alcohol as a treat. “It’s been a long day… I’m going to treat myself to some nice wine.” “Let’s get another bottle, we deserve a treat.” The language that we use around alcohol is really important. When you’re…
Do You Genuinely Like The Feeling Of Being Drunk?
Do you genuinely like the feeling of being drunk? I know it seems a strange thing to ask. Back in my drinking days, I would’ve rolled my eyes at this. Of course I liked it! But to be honest, I never stopped to think about the physical sensation…
Why Willpower Won’t Fix Your Drinking (And What Will)
I bet you’re someone who gets things done. When no one else volunteers, you step up. When you’re feeling rough, you still make sure everyone else is taken care of. When work gets overwhelming, you just push through.
Do Not Do This! 10 Ways To Sabotage Your Sobriety
I used to be an expert at sabotaging my own sobriety. A real ‘specialist’. I spent years mastering the art of NOT quitting drinking. I thought it might be helpful for me to share some of my, ahem, ‘pro tips’ in today’s blog. That way…
3 Mindset Mistakes That Make Sobriety Harder
September’s here and that back-to-school feeling is in the air. If you’ve been drinking more than you planned to over the past few months, now is as good a time as any to turn over a new leaf and get back on track. In today’s…
5 Unusual Reasons To Quit Drinking Alcohol
Are you still on the fence about taking a break from drinking? Maybe you’ve heard all the usual reasons: great sleep, no hangovers, saving money, looking better… but perhaps that’s not quite hitting the mark for you. Sometimes we need to hear something a bit different to make it all click into place. Today I’m […]
The 3 Words On Wine Bottles That Make Me So Mad
Have you ever noticed those three little words on the back of wine bottles? “Please drink responsibly.” Every time I see them, I roll my eyes. Here we have a product that causes cancer, depression, anxiety, dementia, diabetes, and even death… and yet the label fails to mention a thing. That’s because there’s a whole […]
When You Can’t Imagine Living Life Without Booze
Before I quit drinking, I couldn’t imagine what life would be like without booze in it. How would I cope with a bad day at work without drinking? I couldn’t imagine going out at the weekend sober, or celebrating something special without…
How To Survive Summer Parties And Boozy BBQs
I used to love going to boozy BBQs and picnics – they were the perfect excuse to day drink. The warm weather made me crave alcohol and the idea of watching the sun go down, stone cold sober, seemed unthinkable. So when I quit…