I recently ran a series of posts on social media for Alcohol Awareness Week, and it really got me thinking: how can I share more of this here, in a way that sparks reflection and helps you start your own journey?
So let me ask you: Is alcohol taking more from you than the benefits you think it gives you?
For a long time, I didn’t want to believe it. I thought alcohol made life more fun, helped me switch off, and gave me something to look forward to. But deep down, I couldn’t ignore the ways it was chipping away at the life I really wanted:
✨ 3am wake-ups filled with anxiety
✨ Foggy mornings and wasted days
✨ Feelings of shame, regret, and self-criticism
✨ Less time and presence for my family
✨ A growing sense I wasn’t fully in control anymore
Does any of this feel familiar?
When I finally decided to make a change, I didn’t want to feel restricted or like I was missing out. I wanted to feel calmer, healthier, and more in control. But I wasn’t sure how to get there. What helped me was approaching things differently: instead of relying on willpower or focusing on what I was "giving up," I started asking better questions.
How I Began Changing My Relationship With Alcohol
Here are three mindset shifts that made the difference for me:
1. I got curious
I started learning the truth about alcohol, how it works in the brain and body, and it was a turning point. Understanding my habits helped me see them through a lens of curiosity instead of judgment. (I’ll dive deeper into this in the next blog.)
I started learning the truth about alcohol, how it works in the brain and body, and it was a turning point. Understanding my habits helped me see them through a lens of curiosity instead of judgment. (I’ll dive deeper into this in the next blog.)
2. I challenged the story.
For years I believed alcohol gave me confidence, helped me relax, and made life more fun. One by one, I started questioning those beliefs and realised they weren’t as true as I thought. (More on this in Blog 3.)
For years I believed alcohol gave me confidence, helped me relax, and made life more fun. One by one, I started questioning those beliefs and realised they weren’t as true as I thought. (More on this in Blog 3.)
3. I chose compassion and set emotional goals.
Instead of berating myself for slip-ups, I practiced self-kindness. And I began focusing on how I wanted to feel (in control, proud of myself, free) rather than what I wanted to stop doing. (I’ll share more about this in Blog 4.)
Instead of berating myself for slip-ups, I practiced self-kindness. And I began focusing on how I wanted to feel (in control, proud of myself, free) rather than what I wanted to stop doing. (I’ll share more about this in Blog 4.)
Imagine waking up clear-headed and calm, and fully present for the people and moments that matter most.
💌 Want to hear more?
This is the first in a short blog series where I’ll be sharing more about the mindset shifts that helped me change my relationship with alcohol. If you’d like the next one sent straight to your inbox as soon as it’s published, just click below and I’ll make sure you don’t miss it.
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