How to Manage stress and overwhelm at Christmas when you don’t drink This will be my second sober Christmas and, just like my kids, I feel so excited for it already. I am looking forward to decorating our (homemade, pallet-wood) tree making biscuits, planning the big lunch, what we will watch on TV and how […]
Should Alcohol Advertising be Banned From TV? I am an advocate of alcohol-free living but I have never really had a problem with other people’s choices regarding drinking, nor does being around alcohol bother me at all, but I was shocked by some of the in your face TV advertising that I recently experienced which […]
How to Avoid FOMO in Sobriety The Fear Of Missing Out or FOMO is huge when we first think about quitting drinking and it can make the choice more difficult than it needs to be. Although this fear might seem real, you shouldn’t let it stand in the way of getting what you want – […]
What is it like to be a Sober Mum? A friend asked me the other day, “What is it like to be a sober Mum? I just can’t imagine being able to cope with my kids without a drink!” We talked about how I deal with the stress when the kids are playing up, […]
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 […]
Menstrual Cycle Awareness as a Tool in Sobriety – I had never even considered menstrual cycle awareness as a tool in sobriety but after speaking to Lisa de Jong, my friend and menstruality coach at Your Cycle Matters, really it makes perfect sense. As Lisa explains in our interview, which you can watch below, there […]
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 […]
How to Nourish Yourself in Sobriety with Victoria Adams A challenge you might be faced with when you quit drinking is how to nourish yourself in sobriety. There is a lot going on and perhaps what you eat is the last thing on your mind. Or, it might be the only thing on your mind! […]
5 Ways to enjoy Sober October. I love the autumn, next to September, October is my favourite month of the year. My birthday is in October so perhaps that’s why I love it so much! If you’ve been taking part in Sober September and what to carry it on, or if you’ve been thinking of […]
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 […]