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April - Pampering
A year of self care. This month we redefine pampering for our post-drinking lives.
April 5, 2025 – 10 comments
March - Sleep (part 2)
A year of self care. Next up, the state of our sleeping environment and the impact this has on the quality of our sleep.
March 2, 2025
Day 1 again and again and again.
"I don't care what anyone says .... it is not failure, it is progress, because you learn something about yourself and alcohol each time you start again."
February 16, 2025 – 8 comments
February - Sleep
A year of self-care. Second month, sleep. What helps or hinders our ability to sleep?
February 12, 2025 – 23 comments
January - Gratitude
A year of self-care. First up, gratitude. Gratitude changes our attitude. We get more of what we focus our thoughts on.
January 2, 2025 – 13 comments
Boundary work in the Silly Season
Whether this time of year fills you with cheer or fear, setting personal boundaries can be a powerful form of self-care to safeguard your mental health and wellbeing.
December 11, 2024 – 1 comment
Let's Be Clear
What to say to other people when suddenly, you’re not drinking any more, and they want to know why.
December 11, 2024 – 3 comments
I truly love the sober me (Guest Post)
"I'm just a nicer, kinder, more interesting, reliable human being."
December 5, 2024 – 8 comments
Sober First Aid Kit
Every time I go away I put together a Sober First Aid Kit for myself. It sends a very clear message that I am looking after myself and being my own best friend.
November 17, 2024 – 1 comment
Sober sponges
"Some of us are massive energy sponges. We walk around unconsciously absorbing energy from other people, from weather, from the environment, from buildings or rooms in buildings. As adults we reach for booze to dial down the intensity. "
October 14, 2024 – 5 comments