8 Reasons Not To Drink Next Weekend
When I was trying to quit drinking, I kept coming up against the same problem. Stopping from Monday to Thursday was ok. It was more or less achievable (unless I had a super stressful week.) But the weekends? They were totally…
When You’re A Health Nut By Day And A Boozer By Night
When people find out that I no longer drink, they’re often expecting some crazy tale of drama and debauchery. But if you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ll know I was never a rock bottom boozer. Even at the height of my drinking…
What’s Your Relationship With Alcohol Really Like?
If your relationship with alcohol was a real-life relationship with a romantic partner, what kind of relationship would it be? It might seem like a weird question to pose, but when you really think about this, it brings up all kinds of juicy…
5 Tips To Help You Stay Motivated This February
If you want to look better, feel happier, boost your energy, save money, beat anxiety and lose weight this February… then alcohol-free is the way to go! Sobriety is a massive upgrade for all areas of your life. But in order to experience…
4 Common Thoughts At The End Of Dry January
We’re approaching the end of Dry January – how was it for you? Whether you’ve found it hard or easy, I know that by this point in the month many people start to wonder: “Does taking the whole of January off prove I don’t have a…
2018 In Review: Our Alcohol Free Highlights Of The Year
I’m not normally one to brag, but I think today’s blog might just be my best one of the year. It’s not because I’ve written anything special – in fact, I’ve hardly contributed to this at all. Instead, I asked some of the women who’ve taken…
Fighting Cravings: How To Stop Them In Their Tracks
Cravings are common in early sobriety. Suddenly, drinking is all you can think about and that little voice in your head whispers, “just one won’t hurt.” It’s normal to experience cravings. They’re not a sign that you’re weak, flawed or…
33 Easy Steps To Stop Drinking Alcohol
When you’re worried about your drinking, it can often feel as if you’re the only person on the planet who struggles with alcohol. But you’re really not alone. In today’s blog, I’m sharing some of the things I’ve learned from working…
10 Side Effects Alcohol Ads Should Warn You About
When I was in Florida last week I watched a bit of TV in the mornings as I got ready for the day. I’d completely forgotten that in the US, pharmaceutical companies are allowed to advertise on telly. I’m fascinated by these ads because…
Lessons From A Week Of Networking & Socialising Sober
I’m writing this from Orlando airport as I wait to catch my flight back to the UK. It’s been a busy few days for me – I’ve been to two different conferences, one in London and one here in Florida. My head is spinning after a week of learning…