…starting to realise that getting so intoxicated they can’t walk most weekends might not be as fun as they used to think, especially when it’s making them so mentally unwell. So perhaps trying a new way of socialising might soak up all this mental anguish and being the imperfectly, perfect version of you just might be enough? ‘Just being you,…
…day to day life; eating more mindfully, socialising mindfully or practising mindfulness, yoga or meditation. But how to drink mindfully is fast becoming an important part of the conscious movement and we are all aboard that train! What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is when the mind is fully tuned into what’s happening, the space you occupy, and the activity you’re engaged…
…I felt like alcohol made ‘me’ fun. Alcohol stopped being associated with socialising when I was studying for my PhD. I lived alone and as my research steadily took over my life, a glass of wine with dinner became two, then three. Alcohol helped take away the stress and the ever-present feeling of failure. In the back of my mind,…
…hours for one month and, being Muslim, no alcohol at all. They both still exuded a vibrant energy and a deeper calm about life in general. Socialising with them without alcohol and learning more about Islam also gave me a deeper insight into a religion I knew little about, as well as how to take care of your body and…
…of socialising with others that doesn’t involve alcohol and, as hard as it may be, realise that some people aren’t ever going to be ok with your decision. Your life is your life; you’re not responsible for making others approve of your choices. Myth 2: Reducing/quitting alcohol guarantees weight loss and/or better sleep Reducing or quitting alcohol comes with some…
The struggle to find a show or movie that doesn’t contain alcohol is quite universal and reflects why alcohol has become central to socialising, glamour, excess and wealth. It’s often what most characters in a movie or show will do when they get home from work, or after a success or a difficult day and you’ll often see them on…
…simply tell the truth – that you feel so much healthier and you actually prefer not to drink alcohol. I know you find this hard to believe September 2020 me, but I assure you this is true! What about socialising and going on holidays, what will I do? You’ll socialise and go on holidays! I know you don’t believe me…
…down? There are a few tips below to get you started. 1. Make a plan in advance It’s not easy to know how much you’re going to drink when out socialising, but most people know what feels like too much for them. We often have a feeling about the kind of event we are going to too, and whether it’s…
…non-drinking social group for those who want to have sober fun. ‘Booze was everywhere and that meant the prospect of socialising without it felt difficult for me,’ said Faye. Faye and Sarah were driven to seek out people with similar mindsets and lifestyle choices, which counteracted any concerns they may have felt about being different. They’ve all discovered the secret…
…Why aren’t you drinking?! What’s going on? I am not drinking because the negatives of drinking are outweighing the positives. Negatives (weight gain, low energy, anxiety hangovers, spending money, risky situations, lack of motivation) versus positives (relaxing and unwinding, socialising, feeling glamorous, tasty beer). Most people go through this decision at some point in their life and decide to either…
Join the 70,000 people who get our latest blog, media articles and personal stories delivered to their inbox every week