How do you wake up each morning?

Imagine waking up at 6am every day, full of energy and motivation. Jumping out of bed and getting straight out for a walk or doing some gentle yoga to ease you into the day. Being ready for the day before anyone else in your house is up, so that when they wake up,...

A letter to alcohol

Dear alcohol, Thank you for giving me extra confidence when I needed it; for giving me an escape when life was hard; for helping me connect with people and have fun experiences. I’m grateful for the things you’ve given me. I don’t even begrudge the time you’ve stolen...

How wet will your February be after this Dry January?

I tried to stop drinking so many times. I could quite easily do a week, but by the time the second weekend came around I couldn’t wait for a drink and a night out. Dry January was never a problem, but I’d celebrate completing it with a Very Wet February. Then...

Why Dry January might not be the best way to get sober

Don’t make the same mistake I did. When I tried to stop drinking in the past, I could only face taking on a month-long challenge, and that felt almost impossible. I was so focused on what I was giving up, I couldn’t stop thinking about drinking. I was counting down...

2024 Sober Goals

Imagine waking up at 6am every day, full of energy and motivation. Jumping out of bed and getting straight out for a walk or doing some gentle yoga to ease you into the day. Being ready for the day before anyone else in your house is up, so that when they wake up,...