Tag: Moderation Techniques
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Active and Passive Moderation Explained
There is no one-size-fits-all model for drinking less. There shouldn’t be. You don’t need to declare your intentions to the world, or promise never to drink again, or be perfect in your approach. All you need is a willingness to experiment. To see how different choices feel.
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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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When’s the Right Time to Take a Break From Alcohol?
There will always be a reason for you not to take a break. It’s pointless looking at your diary and waiting until all the stars have magically aligned and everything in life is set exactly as you want it. That day is never going to arrive.
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Five Years into Drinking Differently
Mostly, I’ve come to learn that mastering mindful drinking is not all about rules and restrictions. It’s about getting to know yourself all the way. I don’t count my drinks. There is nothing more miserable on a night out than having to keep a count of how many drinks I’ve had before I’m not ‘allowed’…
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Alcohol Cravings Don’t Last As Long As You Think
Whatever word you use, the desire to reach for a drink when you’ve already told yourself that you don’t want one can be a pain in the arse that you just don’t need.
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