Ever heard of “sober firsts”? They’re those moments when you stay sober in situations where you’d normally drink. It might be your first alcohol-free Friday night or your first weekend away without wine. There are a lot of them...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...