…one said sticking it out would be easy In Mark Tuschel’s book, Okay, I Quit. Now What?, the author identifies that while quitting destructive drinking may initially be easy, life after can be tricky to navigate. The future may look bright when you’re feeling on top of your game, but like anything that is worth doing, it’s not an easy…
…whole way. There is no wrong answer, no one-size-fits-all when it comes to cutting down or quitting. What works for one person is not the same as what works for another. But it’s also not an all or nothing thing. There are lots of options and lots of different supports out there. If at first you don’t succeed, try again…
Quitting or moderating your drinking is the best care you can give your health and enhance your lifestyle. Whether you’re looking to improve your sleep, elevate your self-esteem or save some dollars – there’s so many win/wins when you quit or modify your drinking. The longer you go without alcohol, the better it is for our health. And with that…
…your community! When it comes to quitting or reducing alcohol, having a strong support system can make all the difference. Share your journey with your friends and family, as their support can be invaluable. Additionally, consider connecting with others who are on a similar path. The Daybreak app community is a fantastic resource to find like-minded individuals and receive the…
…think that insecure people are seeking approval. It’s too bad because all the benefits of not drinking are true and worth quitting alcohol. When someone asks why you quit drinking alcohol, ask them ‘why not?’ and then order your club soda and listen to their reasons.’ And this perfect reflection by Liz: ‘As long as you’re still good company and…
Have you ever wondered, “what is it going to take for me to make a move towards changing my relationship with alcohol?” This is a question that experts in the field of Psychology and Behavioural Medicine have been exploring too. “What helps us change our drinking behaviour?” When you first decide to start reducing or quitting alcohol, it can be…
…it was: self-medication. I have been alcohol free for over eight months now. My attitude towards my mental health and caring for myself has entirely shifted. Yoga and running are entirely sober activities, as they should be. I have had a lot to work through, but one thing I’ve noticed already is my confidence has improved. For me, quitting alcohol…
…a Reinvented Alcoholic Mark Tuschel doesn’t care if you drink or don’t drink, he simply declares how he made the changes he did. The book’s 12 chapters correspond to his method of change. From the blurb: Quitting destructive drinking is the easy part – staying quit is the hard part.What do you do tonight, tomorrow, next weekend, when you go on…
…Anonymous, describing the program as all-encompassing and providing a great distraction. “For me, a healthy relationship is about drinking mindfully. I’m not going to sit and watch TV with a glass of wine that I’m not even enjoying.” “It’s got to be about enjoyment. That’s my main rule.” Jenny says that it’s not as easy as just quitting. You have…
…it’s now up to nearly 130,000 registrations and more than 4,000 active members each month. It’s a beautiful community of support for anyone wanting to change their drinking – quitting, cutting back, taking a break or even just drinking in a different way that reduces harms. You can get as much or as little support as you need through community…
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