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Are You Ashamed of Failing To Quit Alcohol?

Posted by Caryn G on 22nd January 2025 in psychology & Mental health | failing to quit alcohol
    Ashamed of your drinking habits and feeling like a spectacular failure?   Maybe you’ve tried to quit many times but failed dismally. You’ve promised not to drink, only to cave in as soon as someone suggests a quick one.   Maybe you didn’t need to be persuaded; you drank just to be defiant and bloody-minded and say “f**k it” to the world and all those judging you.   I went down that road many times.    It was a road full of potholes, and I fell in every damn one of them. Until one day, I woke up and knew which way to go. I knew how to avoid the potholes or jump out of them if I needed to.   I would promise not to drink, and then...
 

Why You Should Dump Your Bad Lover Alcohol

Posted by Caryn G on 10th August 2022 in Self-Improvement | alcohol,sober revolution,be sober,quit lit,sober living
I can’t live without you. You are always there for me. Whenever I’m feeling down, you are always there by my side. When I’m feeling anxious and worried, you comfort me and when I’m happy you’re there to celebrate with me. I’m so lucky to have you in my life. I am blessed to be living in such a fairy tale. Hello. Wake up! Don’t you know that fairy tales always have a villain? If you’re reading this, you’re probably in a relationship with alcohol. Chances are it’s not going to end well. Alcohol always wins and we always lose. It might take a pound of flesh, your money, your family, your life. The only thing for sure is there’s no happy endi...
 

Use This Mindset Shift If You Want To Quit Drinking

Posted by Caryn G on 8th August 2022 in psychology | quit drinking,quit lit,be sober,alcohol addiction,sober revolution
Have you ever wondered why some people can quit drinking easily whilst for others it seems impossible?   There is a lot of debate surrounding the topic of alcohol addiction and whether it should be classified as a disease. Some people believe that alcoholism is a result of genetics or other outside factors, while others insist that it is a choice that individuals make. What if it’s neither? What if you’ve been conditioned and brainwashed into drinking and the only way you can stop or cut down is if you change your programming? I know many of you are thinking I am some sort of nutter right now. But hear me out. In this article, we will explore both sid...
 

Will You Be A Party Pooper?

Posted by Caryn G on 23rd December 2024 in psychology & Mental health | party pooper
Mulled wine, the sound of clinking glasses, the joyous chatter of family and friends gathered together; this is the Christmas and New Year movie I played in my head for decades.   While many looked forward to indulging in seasonal drinks, I found myself grappling with a growing desire to step away from alcohol — particularly during Christmas and the New Year.    The urge to quit drinking was strong, but the pressure of societal expectations weighed heavily on my shoulders.    My gut was screaming to stop the madness whilst my body yearned to wake up alcohol-free, feeling fresh and relaxed. But, if I stopped drinking at this festive time, wouldnâ...
 

An Inspirational Guide To Help You Quit Drinking

Posted by Caryn G on 17th August 2022 in Self-Improvement | Quit drinking,sober revolution,Quit lit,be sober,sober,inspirational quotes to quit drinking
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” -Paulo Coelho There are many reasons why you might decide to cut back or quit drinking. You might want freedom of choice so you can control what you put into your body because you’re working on improving your health & fitness levels. Maybe you crave financial freedom, which means you need to stop wasting your money on booze and put it into your savings or start that business you always dreamed of. If you’re creative, maybe you’ve figured out that if you cut back on mindless drinking time, you would have more time-freedom to turn your dream into reality. What...
 

3 Things You Stop Doing When You Give Up Alcohol

Posted by Caryn G on 4th June 2022 in psychology & Mental health | staying on the wagon,giving up alcohol
If you’re thinking about giving up alcohol, or have already done so, then congratulations! It’s definitely not an easy feat, but it’s so worth it in the end. I can say that with conviction because according to my app, I gave up drinking 11 months, 21 days and 16 hours ago. Just to put this into context, my drinking career spanned over four decades, so I think it’s fair to say drinking was a well-established habit. As F. Scott Fitzgerald said, “First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.” I had tried and failed to give up in the past so I was surprised at how easy I found it this time. But here I am, happy, hea...
 
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