Sober Celebrities: A Trip To The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
This week I’m writing to you from sunny California! A few days ago I was in LA doing lots of touristy things in Hollywood, where they’re getting ready for the Oscars. Walking around such an iconic place got me thinking…
25 Ineffective Ways Of Controlling Your Alcohol Intake
For a long time, I was very keen on the idea of moderation. I was drinking too much and feeling awful… but I didn’t want to stop completely. Sobriety was way too radical a step for someone like me, right? I was one of those…
7 Things You’ll Love About Sober Dating
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and it got me thinking about sobriety and relationships. Whether it’s date night with your partner or a first date with someone new, the idea of doing that stuff sober can feel a bit intimidating to…
How To Relax And Manage Stress Without Alcohol
I used to have a fridge magnet that said: “Keep Calm And Drink Wine!” The message was spelt out in large capital letters and for a long time, it seemed to be my mantra. If I wanted to relax, I drank wine. If I wanted to switch off…
Dry January Is Nearly Over – What Should You Do Next?
How has your Dry January gone? Maybe you’re patting yourself on the back for an angelic, alcohol-free month… but you’re not sure what your next steps should be. Or maybe you’re frustrated because you didn’t quite make it…
“It Would Never Have Happened If I’d Still Been Drinking”
Today I wanted to share an extra large dose of motivation and inspiration; something to get you fired up for the New Year (or help power you through the next week, if you’re aiming for an alcohol-free Christmas!) As a sobriety…
Boozy Christmas Cards: What They Should Really Say
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I absolutely love this time of year. However, there is one thing about the festive season that I don’t like. I can’t stand the endless, pro-booze marketing messages that seem to be…
12 Reasons To Stay Sober This December
This year will be my 5th booze-free Christmas and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s a total myth that you need alcohol in your life in order to have fun, be social or enjoy Christmas. That’s just marketing hype. Alcohol-free living…
5 Tips For Enjoying An Alcohol-Free Party Season
The festive party season is an incredibly boozy time of year. If you’re newly sober – or trying to be – I suspect you might be feeling a bit anxious about it. So, I wanted to jump in and encourage you to keep going, because…
How To Stop Being Too Busy To Quit Drinking
“I am going to do something about my drinking — just as soon as this is out the way.” I must have said that at least a hundred times. You know what it’s like – you have a lot on at work. There are bills to pay. Your partner is…
5 Signs It’s Time To Take A Break From Booze
How do you know it’s time to quit drinking? Even at the height of my drinking career, I found this a hard question to answer. I’d google “Am I an alcoholic?” and I’d fill out endless online questionnaires. The problem was…
Trick Or Treat? The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Booze
As it’s Halloween tomorrow, now seems like a good time to talk about ‘treats’. So often we say things like: “I’m going to have a glass of wine tonight because it’s a treat.” Or “let’s get a bottle… I know it’s unhealthy, but it’s a special…
