Thinking of Doing Sober October?
#113: Thinking of Doing Sober October? There's a Better Way
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21 Minutes
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"There will always be a reason for you not to take a break. So it is pointless for you to look at your diary and wait until all the stars have magically aligned and everything in life is set exactly as you want it."
"You don't have to wait until there is a designated break. You don't have to follow somebody else's rules. You can choose to take a break from drinking in any form that you wish, whenever you want."
"Counting your drinks is one of the most depressing ways to socialise, if you ask me."
With Sober October starting today, I'm exploring when (and if) you should take a break from alcohol.
Why designated challenges like Dry January and Sober October get criticism—particularly when people restrict their entire social life and end up miserable—and share what actually makes these alcohol-free breaks successful.
The truth? There's never a perfect time to take a break, so stop waiting for your calendar to magically clear.
I reveal why white-knuckling through 30 days only to binge afterwards defeats the purpose, and share alternative approaches to mindful drinking and moderation that don't involve counting every drink.
Whether you're considering a complete alcohol break or exploring different moderation techniques, this episode will help you take back the power of choice on your own terms and finally take a real step towards resetting your drinking.
2:10 The critique of dry months challenges
7:10 How to make the most of your month off
8:43 What happens after your month off
11:51 Taking your own break
13:16 Is there ever a perfect time to take a booze break?
15:41 The 3 things that make a successful alcohol reset
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