You promise yourself that you’re not drinking. But then… Work was sooo bad, you need a drink afterwards. You go out and everyone else orders wine, so it’s hard to say no. You get home and find your favourite drink chilling in the fridge. Has...

Does this sound like you? You spend a lot of time thinking about your drinking: worrying and wondering whether you should quit. You buy books about alcohol-free living and follow sober bloggers on Instagram. You wake up hungover and vow you’ll quit...

The seasons are changing and that back-to-school feeling is in the air… If you’ve been drinking more than you planned to over the past few months, now is as good a time as any to turn over a new leaf and get back on track. But successful sobriety...

When I first quit drinking, I thought I was saying goodbye to fun trips away with friends. I couldn’t have imagined going away for a girly weekend in Paris, and watching the people around me sip cocktails whilst I stayed sober. How times have changed! I’ve...

When it comes to ditching alcohol, there are so many obvious benefits. For example – waking up hangover-free. Saving money. Having more time. Looking less bloated. A lighter recycling bin. Those benefits are GREAT! But to be honest, they’re...

When I was struggling with my drinking, I was always making promises: “I must try to be good this week.”“No wine for me thanks, I’m trying to be good!” When I said “trying to be good,” I meant not drinking, of course. But funnily enough, later...

On the face of it, the Barbie movie has nothing to do with alcohol.  (In fact, there are hardly any booze references in the film itself.) However, there’s a brilliant monologue in the middle of the movie that has everything to do with why women...

Are you feeling anxious about sticking to your sober goals while you’re away? Perhaps you can’t imagine flying, sunbathing or relaxing without wine.  Maybe you’re so certain you’ll end up caving, you’re wondering if there’s any point even...

How do you know when it’s time to quit drinking or take a break from booze? It can be tough to tell. For many people there’s never a dramatic, rock-bottom moment that forces them to stop. In fact, the call to ditch alcohol can be much more subtle...