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Written by danielle leonard
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How to stop drinking alcohol

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How to stop drinking alcohol

Wondering how to stop drinking? With the first year anniversary since I quit  creeping up, I'd like to share my top strategies for staying sober. While my goal was to reach one year without alcohol, now that I've (almost) reached it, I plan to continue on this path. The benefits of quitting drinking far outweigh those of continuing to drink. 

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Why I blog about not drinking

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Why I blog about not drinking
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
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Going to bed at 9:30pm on Saturday

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Going to bed at 9:30pm on Saturday
I'm falling asleep on the couch as I watch an episode of Amazing Race. I can't keep my eyes open after a busy day of errands, long walks, gardening and hanging out with my son. It's just past 9 p.m. I'm tired and, frankly, my bed is summoning me. I should mention that it's a Saturday night.  Continue reading
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Take the gift of a new routine

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Take the gift of a new routine
Although a change in routine may be a strange way to describe embracing sobriety, it was actually one of the biggest hurdles I faced in overcoming my reliance on the stuff. Routines, after all, by their very nature provide us comfort and security. We come to rely on our daily patterns so intensely that when one of them falls away, it can be extremely destabilizing and distressing. Continue reading
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Entering a new chapter without wine kinda sucks

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Entering a new chapter without wine kinda sucks
With today being my birthday, I feel it's as good a time as any to reflect on the past five months since I quit drinking alcohol and consider what lies ahead. At face value, my life is amazing. I have so much to be grateful for. Healthy happy kids, great job, wonderful family, good health, amazing man in my life... the list could go on. Continue reading
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Skip the booze when traveling

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Skip the booze when traveling
There are so many ways that my decision to quit drinking has affected my day to day life that I had not given much thought to how it would affect my vacations. I’d booked my trip to Europe back in December as I was embarking on my new sober lifestyle. The challenge of traveling without my usual libations wasn’t even a glimmer of a thought. Continue reading
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Alcohol is everywhere

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Alcohol is everywhere
One of the first things I noticed when I quit drinking alcohol was its ubiquitous presence. Strangely, I'd never realized how frequently the theme of alcohol arose in my daily life. And by my daily life, I mean yours, too. It's in radio commercials, TV shows, movies, social media posts even Hallmark stores for God's sake. Can't cope with life? Have a drink. Boss sucks? Have a drink. It's noon somewhere in the world... Have a drink.  Continue reading
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Celebrating without wine

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Celebrating without wine
I had a reason to celebrate. On this particular day,  I'd received news that the editor job I'd applied for was mine for the taking. Truly, a dream job. I'd been writing for a local newspaper for a couple years and my contract was ending in a few weeks. I had no job lined up. And, skill-wise, I was best suited for a writing or editing gig,  Continue reading
Recent posts
How to stop drinking alcohol Nov 13, 2019
Why I blog about not drinking Aug 22, 2019
Going to bed at 9:30pm on Saturday Jun 27, 2019
Take the gift of a new routine Jun 05, 2019
Impulse control a top benefit of quitting alcohol May 23, 2019