2 Things To Try Before Dry January Ends
Did you take part in Dry January this year? No matter what happened this month – whether you nailed it or struggled through it – I have some thoughts on what to do next. In fact, there are two things I recommend you do before February…
2020 In Review: Our Alcohol Free Highlights Of The Year
Every December I ask the women I’ve coached this question: “What’s your alcohol free highlight of the year – and is there a photo that sums up that moment?” I wasn’t sure what to expect this year, given how challenging 2020 has been…
6 Things 2020 Has Taught Us About Alcohol & Sobriety
I know so many of us will be relieved to see the back of 2020. It’s been a challenging year in many ways. But at the same time, 2020 has also brought some important life lessons with it. In fact, when it comes to booze and sobriety, there’s…
A Key Question To Transform The Fear Of Missing Out
The fear of missing out can pop up unexpectedly. Perhaps you promised yourself you wouldn’t drink, but now you’re not so sure. You’re worried you won’t have a good time if you’re sober. You don’t want to feel left out. The fear of missing out…
“But Everyone Drinks At This Time Of Year…”
“Everyone drinks at this time of year.” “I’m going to be the odd one out… If I don’t drink, I won’t have any fun.” When I was trying (and failing) to quit drinking, these thoughts played on repeat in my head. I just couldn’t imagine an alcohol free festive…
The Power Of Gratitude (And How It Affects Your Sobriety)
I don’t often talk about gratitude. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know I prefer sharing tips, tricks and actionable advice to help you move forward with your sober goals. But the truth is, none of that stuff is going to work if…
Doubting Your Decision To Quit? Focus On This Instead
I used to question my decision to quit drinking all the time. When I was hungover, I’d feel so motivated for a few hours, or maybe even a few days. Sometimes I’d stop for several weeks. But then the doubts would creep in. I’d start to wonder…
Why November Is A Great Time To Quit Drinking
Back in my drinking days, I was great at telling myself it wasn’t the ‘right time’ to stop. I would’ve dismissed the idea of taking a break from booze at this time of year. After all, you don’t turn over a new leaf in November. That’s what…
How To Get An Extra Hour In Your Day, Every Day
Here in the UK, the clocks went back over the weekend, giving us an extra hour in the day on Sunday. It got me thinking about how luxurious it is to have more time… and how often booze steals that from us. Alcohol is such a time thief…
Is This Good Enough For Me To Stay As I Am?
“I’m not sure if my drinking is bad enough for me to have to quit completely.’’ This is something I hear a lot and it’s a debate I had with myself for a long time. I wasn’t a rock bottom drinker, so did I really need to quit – or was I overreacting?