Kate's Blog

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Why Drinking Won’t Give You The Valentine’s Day You Really Want
Are you wrestling with the thought of a Valentine’s Day without wine?  It’s not surprising – drinking is so often tied to the idea of romance. We’ve been conditioned to believe that a candlelit dinner must include a bottle of wine and...
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Playing The Movie To The End - Are You Doing It Right?
When you’re tempted to drink, playing the movie to the end is a great idea. This means forcing yourself to think about how things will really turn out, if you have “just one drink.” (Because the truth is, it’s probably not going to be just one…)...
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Thinking Of Drinking In February? Don’t Skip This Step First
Dry January is nearly over and, for many, the 1st of February – this Saturday – marks the return of “normal” drinking routines. My social media is full of people excitedly planning a “Wet February” and celebrating “getting back to normal.”...
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2024 In Review: Our Alcohol-Free Highlights Of The Year
Every December, I invite the women I’ve been coaching at The Sober School to send me a photo of their alcohol-free highlight of the year. It might be a moment they were so glad they were sober and fully present for, or perhaps something that wouldn’t...
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Why Managing Your Mind Is The Key To Quitting For Good
The other day I was walking around my neighbourhood admiring all the Christmas lights. It got me thinking about how much time we spend decorating, cleaning and maintaining our homes.  We spend time looking after our physical property but we don’t...
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The Party Season Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Party season is here, and with it come all those old beliefs about alcohol... "I need it to have fun…" "I won't fit in without it." “Everyone else will be drinking!" But here's what nobody talks about: if you're at a boring party, drinking just means...
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Read This If You Often Drink Two Large Glasses Of Wine
Do you ever drink two large glasses of wine in one sitting? I’m talking about those 250ml ones. If you have two of those, then you’ll be two thirds of the way through a bottle of wine. And if you’re drinking that much, then you are officially “binge drinking”...
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18 Things Sobriety Will Save You From In Just One Night
Have you ever counted up all the things you have to deal with after a night of drinking? Honestly, the hangover is just the beginning! If you’re debating whether or not to stay sober over the festive season, I’ve got something important to share with...
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Surviving Sober Firsts During The Booziest Time Of The Year
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...
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