If you want to look better, feel happier, boost your energy, save money, beat anxiety and lose weight this February… then alcohol-free is the way to go! Sobriety is a massive upgrade for all areas of your life. But in order to experience…
We’re approaching the end of Dry January – how was it for you? Whether you’ve found it hard or easy, I know that by this point in the month many people start to wonder: “Does taking the whole of January off prove I don’t have a…
I’m not normally one to brag, but I think today’s blog might just be my best one of the year. It’s not because I’ve written anything special – in fact, I’ve hardly contributed to this at all. Instead, I asked some of the women who’ve taken…
Cravings are common in early sobriety. Suddenly, drinking is all you can think about and that little voice in your head whispers, “just one won’t hurt.” It’s normal to experience cravings. They’re not a sign that you’re weak, flawed or…
When you’re worried about your drinking, it can often feel as if you’re the only person on the planet who struggles with alcohol. But you’re really not alone. In today’s blog, I’m sharing some of the things I’ve learned from working…
When I was in Florida last week I watched a bit of TV in the mornings as I got ready for the day. I’d completely forgotten that in the US, pharmaceutical companies are allowed to advertise on telly. I’m fascinated by these ads because…
I’m writing this from Orlando airport as I wait to catch my flight back to the UK. It’s been a busy few days for me – I’ve been to two different conferences, one in London and one here in Florida. My head is spinning after a week of learning…
Deciding to quit drinking is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. Initially, my plan was just to take a break for 100 days, but five and a half years later I’ve never looked back! I decided to stick with sobriety because I felt so much…
It’s nearly Halloween and all this talk of spooky stuff got me thinking about an important question: what would you do if you weren’t afraid? When it comes to going alcohol-free, most of us are a bit scared. I certainly was. The thought of…
Once upon a time, booze seemed to be the answer to everything. Need to unwind? Drink. Need a confidence boost? Drink. Need to feel happier? Drink! I used to rely on alcohol for so much. It was a pick-me-up when I felt down and…
Do I need to quit drinking? Years ago, when I was trying to decide what to do about my own drinking, I used to google this topic endlessly. I was never sure if I was overreacting or not – I wasn’t a rock bottom drinker, but I didn’t feel…
I get a lot of emails from people who want to know if I think they’re drinking too much. They’ve added up their drinks, worked out the units… and they’re worried. Or confused. After all, don’t most people drink more than the…
