“I am not going to drink this week.” I used to make promises like this ALL the time. Sometimes I’d stick to my plan for a few days. Sometimes I’d change my mind within a few hours. It was all too easy to give up on my sober goals...

Whether you’re jetting off on holiday or enjoying the heatwave at home, this is a great time of year to get lost in a book. You don’t have to be ready to quit drinking in order to gain a lot from reading books about sobriety. In fact...

I was flicking through some magazines earlier and couldn’t help but notice all the diet tips and fitness plans. At this time of year there always seems to be a big demand for advice on how to slim down and tone up. As I was...

Do any of these sound familiar? “I just can’t be bothered to carry on with sobriety, it’s too much effort.” “One drink isn’t going to hurt.” “I was probably overreacting, I don’t really need to quit.” “People like me don’t change, so I may as well...

For many of us, one of the toughest things about quitting drinking is the idea of being different to everyone else. Let’s face it: most people do drink - and most of us like to fit in! Choosing an alcohol-free lifestyle means going against...

We’re often encouraged to have a few drinks to loosen up and overcome anxiety. Whether it’s to help us get in the mood at a party, or pluck up the courage to talk to that guy or girl, the message we often hear is: alcohol will help...

When I was trying to figure out how to quit drinking, I think I made just about every mistake in the book! It took me ages to figure out what I was doing wrong and find a way to make sobriety stick. If you’ve been struggling with your...

I normally blog on a Monday, but today is an extra special day - I am celebrating 5 years of alcohol-free living! It has gone sooooo fast. I’ll always be grateful to that curious, little part of me that wondered if taking a break from...

How many times have you asked yourself, "Do I really need to stop drinking?" Answering that question can be tough. Towards the end of my drinking career, I found it helpful to hear about other people's experiences and the...