There are so many ways to feel festive without alcohol at Christmas. The trick is to listen to your body and your soul, what do you really want? How do you really want to feel and what will help you to achieve it. Often the ritual of pouring something sparkly and grown up is all […]
With the Go Sober for October campaign starting and so far over 900people pledging to take part in Sober October to raise money for Macmillan Cancer support this year, I wanted to share with you some hints and tips on how to have a successful Sober October. The easiest way to enjoy a successful Sober […]
CHRISTMAS SOBRIETY PRINTABLE Planning and preparing is such a vital part of the sobriety journey, especially in the early days when there are so many new things to navigate and ‘firsts’ to experience. Probably the most daunting first is the first sober Christmas and holiday season without alcohol. If you are worried or nervous, have […]
When I discovered meditation and really began to focus on building a regular practice, it changed things for me so much and helped me on my path to sobriety. Meditation is now a regular part of my morning routine and is something I prioritize. I relax properly and use different guided meditations to help me with […]
Thinking of Quitting Drinking? Before I quit drinking, I knew that I wanted to, but just didn’t know how to. I spent a long time, months? Years? Planning and dreaming about what my life would look like when I was finally free from alcohol. I knew what I wanted, what I would do with my […]
Why Create a Vision for Sobriety? In all areas of life, not least your sobriety, it is important to have a clear vision of what you want. I read a post today saying, “start where you want to end” and it really brought home to me the importance of having a clear why, a reason, […]
How to Celebrate Sobriety Milestones Whether you have just completed a week, 30 days, a month, 100 days or a year or more alcohol free, there is good reason for you to celebrate sobriety milestones. Even your first Friday night or first barbecue without reaching for a drink is a cause for celebration, to revel […]
Tips to help you through dry January. As I write we are almost half way through the first month of a brand new year. How are you feeling? How are your resolutions coming along if you’ve made them? If you are taking part in Dry January, how is that going for you? Depending on where […]
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 […]
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! […]