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It’s all in your head
Mindset is everything. As Henry Ford would say, whether you think you can, or you think you can’t,...
Why I don’t think “One Day at a Time” works
In the “recovery community” you’ll hear the phrase “one day at a time” a lot. And sure, when...
What if you slip up and have a drink?
"I slipped up" Taking a break from alcohol is HARD. If it was easy, you wouldn't need to be doing it purposefully. So if you have slipped up and drank when you didn't want or plan to, be kind to yourself. If you beat yourself up, shame yourself and feel guilty, then...
The hardest part of stopping drinking
The hardest thing about stopping drinking is often your friends’ reactions. You’re feeling great, and you’re proud of yourself for finding this easier than you expected, but they seem to take it personally. You changing your drinking habits forces them to assess their...
Sober Sex
Happy Valentine's Day! Will you be getting jiggy tonight? Sex and alcohol were always connected for me. Most of the sex I had before meeting my husband happened either drunk or hungover. Even with my husband, I used to love drunk sex. With fewer inhibitions, it just...
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,...
2024 Goals
If in 2024 you want to 😀 Start prioritising your own happiness 🌿 Take better care of your health 💰 Be more productive at work ☁ Achieve your dreams Work Hard, Rest Hard, Play Hard is for you! My book is jam packed with reflection...
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