Category: Staying Social
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18 Quick-Fire, Awkward (& Sometimes Funny) Truths About Drinking Less At Christmas
I know I’m not supposed to say this. I’m supposed to tell you everything is better sober. But it’s not. Some things are only fun (or funny) when you’re all on the same level, and that level is drunk. What to do: Try to enjoy their joy. If you love them and they’re happy, be…
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A Grown-Up’s Guide to Drinking Differently This Christmas
But when you’re working on cutting back your alcohol intake, the festive season can be quite a daunting time. Everyone and everything is centred around eating (yay) and drinking (hmm) in copious amounts, and saying no at this time of year can seem like an impossible challenge.
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Are You Overcomplicating Your Moderation?
Whenever you’re starting to feel overwhelmed by thinking about the who, what, when, where, why and how of moderating, just remember – you don’t need to perform this for anyone, make the “right” choice, or defend your decision with a pre-rehearsed script. Pick the simplest way forward for you in any given situation and go…
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Introvert, Extrovert, Ambivert: Are You Drinking for Your Personality or Against It?
There are lots of ways to achieve your mindful drinking goals. You have to find what works for you. If it doesn’t work, that’s OK. You’ve learned something and can make more informed decisions next time. This is all about finding a drinking style that complements your personality as well as the lifestyle you’re trying…
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Why Your Partner Struggles When You Start Drinking Differently
It’s easy to see this as something that separates you. But if you handle it with honesty and care, it can strengthen what you already have. Alcohol might have been part of what brought you together, but it will never be the reason you stayed together.
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A Grown-Up’s Guide to Mindful Drinking Nights Out
You don’t have to (and shouldn’t) give up socialising to drink less. You don’t have to (and shouldn’t) hide away or make excuses. You don’t have to (and shouldn’t) throw in the towel just because things don’t always go to plan. You can still go out, have a laugh, and be part of the fun…
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Why Your Friends Can’t Take ‘No’ For An Answer
No matter how good your intentions are on a night out, there are some people who seem hell-bent on derailing them. Are they really out to get you? Do they really want to sabotage you? Are they really not your friends? The truth is, it likely has nothing to do with you And it’s all…
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