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How to have a sober Halloween – I love Halloween! It’s my birthday after all but it is also a day of indulgence where we get to eat lots of sweets if we want, hang out with the kids, it’s an excuse for a party or it might be the perfect opportunity to cosy up […]
I recently celebrated 18 months sober. Now, if you had told me 18 months ago that I would be here now I probably would have freaked out and I certainly wouldn’t have believed you! Yet, here I am and it feels bloomin’ brilliant! So what have I discovered during these 18 months? Here’s a list […]
Sober September – It’s officially a thing which, in my opinion is wonderful. And, while there is never a perfect time to stop drinking, September is a brilliant month to give it a whirl. You have no doubt have heard of, or even participated in, Sober October, Dry January and even Dry July at some […]
Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for. – Zig Ziglar Why should we think about gratitude in sobriety? Well, when we’re in early sobriety it can feel like we’re fighting a battle. […]
How to Avoid Overwhelm in Sobriety. I need a break. I need a day off and I sense that you do too. Maybe it’s the heat, maybe it’s the fact that the kids are on holiday but there is a lot of talk at the moment about the need to take a step back, have […]
Moderation or Sobriety – What is right for you? Moderation or sobriety is something I pondered for quite some time before putting down the bottle for the last time over a year ago. If you have read this post, you will discover why moderation didn’t work for me but if you are thinking about choosing […]
What is the Sober Bliss Youtube channel all about? The Sober Bliss youtube channel is a place where you can get to know me, listen to my story and get inspiration about living a sober life. I share my own experiences of sobriety and I give you help, advice and tips on areas that I […]
I’ve always loved mornings, even in my drinking days. I wouldn’t exactly say that I was a morning person because my mornings were either spent in bed hungover, or fraught with stress and anxiety whilst running around trying to get everyone out the door on time with the correct kit. It would usually take me […]
Quitting Drinking – Why can’t I just moderate? Before I happily stopped drinking alcohol for good I used to get so frustrated and upset with myself. Why couldn’t I just be ‘normal’ like everyone else? Why can’t I just have a couple of beers at the weekend and be happy about it? Why can’t I […]
Waking up on January 1st with a throbbing head and a sense of dread is how we usually feel, knowing that we’ve indulged in far too much excess over the festive season and need to change, yet we begin the day with that familiar feeling of unease about tackling the month without alcohol. We know […]