25 Ineffective Ways Of Controlling Your Alcohol Intake
For a long time, I was very keen on the idea of moderation. I was drinking too much and feeling awful… but I didn’t want to stop completely. Sobriety was way too radical a step for someone like me, right? I was one of those…
7 Things You’ll Love About Sober Dating
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it got me thinking about sobriety and relationships. Whether it’s date night with your partner or a first date with someone new, the idea of doing that stuff sober can feel a bit intimidating to…
How To Relax And Manage Stress Without Alcohol
I used to have a fridge magnet that said: “Keep Calm And Drink Wine!” The message was spelt out in large capital letters and for a long time, it seemed to be my mantra. If I wanted to relax, I drank wine. If I wanted to switch off…
“It Would Never Have Happened If I’d Still Been Drinking”
Today I wanted to share an extra large dose of motivation and inspiration; something to get you fired up for the New Year (or help power you through the next week, if you’re aiming for an alcohol-free Christmas!) As a sobriety…
Boozy Christmas Cards: What They Should Really Say
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I absolutely love this time of year. However, there is one thing about the festive season that I don’t like. I can’t stand the endless, pro-booze marketing messages that seem to be…
12 Reasons To Stay Sober This December
This year will be my 5th booze-free Christmas and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s a total myth that you need alcohol in your life in order to have fun, be social or enjoy Christmas. That’s just marketing hype. Alcohol-free living…
5 Tips For Enjoying An Alcohol-Free Party Season
The festive party season is an incredibly boozy time of year. If you’re newly sober – or trying to be – I suspect you might be feeling a bit anxious about it. So, I wanted to jump in and encourage you to keep going, because…
How To Stop Being Too Busy To Quit Drinking
“I am going to do something about my drinking — just as soon as this is out the way.” I must have said that at least a hundred times. You know what it’s like – you have a lot on at work. There are bills to pay. Your partner is…
5 Signs It’s Time To Take A Break From Booze
How do you know it’s time to quit drinking? Even at the height of my drinking career, I found this a hard question to answer. I’d google “Am I an alcoholic?” and I’d fill out endless online questionnaires. The problem was…
6 Common Beliefs About Booze That Just Aren’t True
I hope you’re having a good sober October! I’m thrilled to be back after taking a few weeks off to launch another live session of my Getting Unstuck course. The Sober School has grown a lot over the past year, as has the entire …