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 your relationship with alcohol, try this legendary exercise. Mark at the top, "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...
As a relatively new term, Gray Area Drinking has become a sobering reality that affects millions of people worldwide. For far too long, society has placed problematic drinking in a black or white box. One is either an alcoholic or they are not. That is simply not true. About 50% of people that consume alcohol are in the gray area. What exactly does it mean to be in the gray area? Gray area drinking is comprised of a wide spectrum...
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....
THE POWER OF “I AM” If you're familiar with the famous story of Moses and the burning bush, you know the power in these words. While we aren't God, there is power in internally verbalizing OR outwardly expressing what we say. This becomes powerful and life-changing, or soul-destroying and hurtful. In most traditional types of recovery programs, it is encouraged that you use the “I am” statement. You know, the famous; “Hi, I’m ______ and I am an alcoholic”. I...
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