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What I learned from one year no alcohol

Dec 19, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

I'm one year sober as of December 3, 2019. I'm super proud of going one year with no alcohol and this is what I learned from it: my top 23 lessons. Continue reading

Impulse control a top benefit of quitting alcohol

Sep 20, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

Impulse control a top benefit of quitting alcohol

One of the benefits to quitting alcohol that I'd never have expected is that it has improved my overall impulse control. When I consider my old drinking habits, much of it was based on simply impulse. Continue reading

Do this one thing to stop drinking alcohol

Aug 15, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

Do this one thing to stop drinking alcohol

I spent years trying to quit drinking, then failing, before I finally was able to fully commit to a sober lifestyle. While there are many strategies I used to adopt an alcohol-free life, I found this one simple action was instrumental to keeping me on the path to quit drinking alcohol for good. Continue reading

Being the sober party girl

Jul 21, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

Everyone looks forward to the weekends. That's a no-brainer. For those who enjoy a libation-filled weekend, a big part of the weekend plans often include get togethers -- neighbourhood parties, dinner parties, meeting for drinks on a patio. Like every other drinker I've ever known, I often couldn't wait to start sipping my favourite alcoholic bevies. Continue reading

Why I blog about not drinking

May 25, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

There are two main reasons why I blog about my sobriety journey. One is for my own personal benefit and the other is for those considering, or are already on, a similar path. I want to be clear that I do not blog to guilt or shame anyone into quitting alcohol. I drank far too much, and for too long, to judge anyone on his or her drinking habits. Continue reading

Understanding behaviour vs identity

Apr 19, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

When I first decided to quit drinking, I had to go through several iterations of "the quit" before it finally stuck. Even though my common sense told me that drinking did more harm than good, it could not override my desire to drink. Continue reading

What can $1,725 buy you? Besides liquor...

Apr 09, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

What can $1,725 buy you? Besides liquor...

It is with the understanding that your annual spending will not likely be the Eureka moment that compels you to drop your drinking habit. But, I feel it's a really nice bonus to consider if you're on the cusp of committing to sobriety. Continue reading

Tackling the triggers that make you drink

Mar 06, 2019

Written by danielle leonard

Tackling the triggers that make you drink

Once you quit drinking, for good, you're going to get to know your triggers. You won't like them at first, and certainly won't recognize them. That's because before quitting, a trigger would be imperceptible to your mind. Almost as quickly as it would arise, you would reach for that glass of wine. Continue reading

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What I learned from one year no alcohol

Impulse control a top benefit of quitting alcohol

Do this one thing to stop drinking alcohol

Being the sober party girl

Why I blog about not drinking

Understanding behaviour vs identity

What can $1,725 buy you? Besides liquor...

Tackling the triggers that make you drink