by trowerhayley | Jan 21, 2022 | Confidence, How to quit, Life, Mental health, Self-care
The first few months of sobriety can be daunting because you’ll be experiencing lots of firsts. Some firsts will be joyful, and others will be difficult. Managing uncomfortable emotions isn’t easy and that’s why many people reach for alcohol, because it’s an...
by trowerhayley | Sep 3, 2021 | How to quit, Life, Mindful Drinking, Socialising
I recently caught up with Daniel Hinde, founder of the alcohol-free drinks brand, Reformed Characters. We talked about mindful drinking, binge drinking culture in the UK, the future of alcohol-free drinks, and some of the life-changing benefits of being sober. How has...
by trowerhayley | Jul 29, 2021 | Beliefs, Cognition, Definitions, How to quit, Life
What’s a normal drinker anyway? A question that I used to ask myself over and over again was “why can’t I drink like a normal drinker?” But what is a normal drinker? Is it someone who can just have a couple of drinks? Someone who doesn’t harm themselves by...
by trowerhayley | Jun 14, 2021 | Definitions, How to quit, Life
Are you questioning whether you have an alcohol problem? Have you googled the words “Am I an alcoholic?” Or “Am I drinking too much?” How can you even define whether or not you’ve got an alcohol problem? Perhaps the very reason that you’re questioning your...
by trowerhayley | Jun 7, 2021 | Confidence, REBT, Self-care
Want to quit drinking? Pay attention to your self-talk. If want to quit drinking, your self-confidence plays a role in your ability to do so. If you can learn to observe your self-esteem and self-confidence, you can increase your capacity to quit drinking. It’s...
