What do you see as impossible? If you could close your eyes and dream of the perfect day, what would that look like for you? Did you know you have the power to decide on anything you want? When you say the words, "I am", what word describes you? You've heard the phrase, "perception is reality," right? Have you ever stopped to wonder why that's true? When you were a young child, your brain was soaking up information faster than a...
When my friend, Conner decided to give up alcohol, he was harassed by his friends. They asked, "Dude, what are you going to get from the beverage cart on the golf course, soda?" The roars of laughter from his buddies were not easy for Conner to hear. His friends' response is typical and also the reason why it's hard for men and women to give up drinking. They feel peer-pressured. It is also something that has become expected. But why?...
Alcohol - you either like it, love it or you choose to leave it. Wherever you find yourself, you can benefit from learning how it plays a part in your life. Question the Drink℠ is a series of questions for you to ask yourself when thinking about your relationship to alcohol. It is a conversation starter, a seed to be planted, and a little nugget of reality. Why is this important? Because far too often, we find ourselves not paying...
Let’s get real with one another, shall we? Very few people that love to drink alcohol want to stop completely. If you are like most people, this means you. What you really want is to learn how to moderate your consumption. Maybe you are at the point of recognizing your overindulgence at times. Have you said quietly to yourself that you should cut back? Alternatively, you promised you would only have a few glasses but drank more than you intended?...
Move out of the way, alcohol! A new vehicle is gaining rapid speed and it’s called The Sober-Curious Train! As millennials age and Gen X get wiser, the “need” to drink at every possible opportunity is coming to an end. This is welcoming news for all. Why? Keep reading... Sober bars are becoming the latest trend and for good reason. Not everyone likes to drink alcohol or has the ability to drink. Think about pregnant moms, people that have religious...
Have you asked yourself; Am I an Alcoholic? Ah yes, the ultimate question. The granddaddy of questions that brings an overabundance of unwanted embarrassment and shame. Let’s be real! Nobody wants to learn they may be a problematic drinker. Not one person strives to earn that title. It’s natural to ask this question when you're drinking the entire bottle of wine instead of just one glass. Or maybe you're downing a six-pack of beer after a long day of work....
I bet you have heard a flight attendant give the spiel about the importance of using an oxygen mask on yourself before assisting a young child. Why is that? Because if you can’t help yourself first, you are of no use to anyone else. That is also true as you question the drink. It is essential to provide yourself with self-care and self-love. It is okay to be a little self-centered during the initial timeframe when deciding to go alcohol-free....
Have you ever pulled out a piece of paper, drew a hard vertical line down the center and wrote PROS and CONS at the top to make a decision? When you are ready to Question the Drink℠, try this legendary exercise. Revise to Reasons to Keep Drinking and Reasons to Quit Drinking. It is truly eye-opening to see what transpires on paper. My own personal list was startling. It went something like this: Reasons to Keep drinking: I love...
As a relatively new term, Gray Area Drinking has become a sobering reality that affects millions of people worldwide (pun intended). For far too long, society has placed alcoholism in a black or white box. One is either an alcoholic or they are not. With billions of people consuming this legal drug as a recreational choice, there are millions that fall in this “gray area” that may not realize it, or care to admit it. What exactly does it mean...
So, you have made the choice to try the alcohol-free life for a few days, weeks, months or longer. Awesome! Now what? The reality of having a rewarding social life or having fun may seem next to impossible without drinking. I know this, I have been there. First and foremost, the key to success is knowing how to prepare, plan, execute and report your findings. It doesn’t have to be hard but will take some persistence on standing your ground....
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