Looking to cut down on alcohol in 2025.
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Looking to cut down (possibly out) on alcohol in 2025. Any advice or tips/tricks? I feel like there’s a lot out there now for the soberish
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I love this question! As someone who completely cut out alcohol in November 2023, I’ve spent alot of time thinking about this question… because quitting drinking wasn’t linear! I was sober curious well before I entirely cut it out.
I was numbing out with alcohol and it was fueling my anxiety. So 10/10 recommend quitting and the best things I did when quitting was:
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Books & podcasts really helped me, like the book “Not Drinking Tonight” // it’s wild to think I always thought I was the only one with an unhealthy relationship with alcohol… but so many of us do. Another resource is the IG account: @ASoberGirlsGuide
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Found accountability and told people. There’s a reason why formal programs like AA work, but to make a change that’s so big that society and culture normalizes, you need community! If you’re in Austin, some amazing community resources include: @SoberClairity and @SoberandFunky
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Set myself up for success with NA products. I bought NA wines and beers and spirits so I could BYOB to parties or have something on hand. The ritual of drinking is the biggest thing for me. And sometimes Topo Chico in a wine glass doesn’t cut it. If you’re in Austin, I recommend following these two sober bars and bottle shops for resources: @DearDryDrinkery and @Sans_Bar
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Be prepared to FEEL. When you aren’t numbing, you feel everything deeper. The highs and the lows. So give yourself grace and realize that a lot of quitting alcohol is actually setting up boundaries and that’s some hard work!
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Yes! The Sunnyside app. It's basically like a low key personalized accountability app that helps you set goals, track and keep them in a low pressure way. I sound like an advertisement but I swear I'm not LOL! For those of us that need a little help in this area it's been great. I have used the soberish plan but they also have a completely alcohol free plan too. Best of luck! I' so much happier when I feel in control of my beverage intake
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Hi! I love this question, too. As someone who has significaly limited alcohol, I'd love to offer a few recs!
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Book: Sober Curious
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Drinks: Find some mocktail recipes you love, and romanticize them. I make mine in wine glasses in the evening, but they're really my "sleepy mom" mocktails. My go to: Organic tart cherry juice, plain sparking water and fresh squeezed lime over ice. If you have magnesium in the powder form, that's a great supplement to add before bed.
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I also find that parenting "sober" is one million times better. I feel less irritable, I'm never hungover, I sleep better, and I don't feel frustrated if they wake up in the middle night, etc. I also work full time so to lose a day or hours at this point in my life with a hangover just isn't going to work for me.
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If you do go somewhere and choose to drink, consider opting for someting with low alcohol congtent. My favortie is a Pét-nat, short for pétillant naturel. It's a natural sparkling wine that is made with minimal intervention & usually very low alc content. You can find Pét-nats at Whole Foods. My favorite selection is at any Tom's Market or Meteor Coffee (they have a wall of great wine).
Happy to chat more
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