At 32, after a decade and a half of repeating the same mistakes and vicious cycles until my brain and body finally couldn't take it, I got sober through a 12-step program in 2022, which is where I ...

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It can be hard to drink less, for many people, socializing seems to revolve around food and alcohol. Watching the game? Let’s get the beers out. End of the workday? Let’s go home via the bar ...

If you’re interested in exploring a “sober curious” lifestyle, creating a plan and a support network are helpful first steps. A growing number of “sober curious” people are starting to ...

By thinking I needed alcohol to socialise successfully, I was only reinforcing the internal narrative that my sober self wasn ... My biggest motivation for cutting out alcohol was the impact ...

And now the trend of being “sober” (from alcohol) but also using cannabis has picked up a cool, West Coast-inspired name: “Cali-sober.” Dry January started as an unsexy antidrinking ...

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Dating can be a minefield even with alcohol. Whether you’re sober curious or tee-total, here’s how to get it right January might sound like the most depressing time to abstain from alcohol ...

Humans are driven to deploy their cognitive and neural resources in optimal ways – to maintain a kind of cognitive homeostasis. This perspective outlines the case of boredom as a signal of ...

Consider investing in some of the best motivational books to get you back in gear. Whether you’re on the hunt for a new inspirational read to flip through to resurge your motivation or are ...

Don’t say ‘mocktail’ in front of Dan Shell. Despite being a UK brand ambassador for Lyre’s, one of the biggest mocktail (oops) companies in the world, the award-winning bartender still ...

The hardest part, of course, is just getting started. If you need a little inspiration or motivation to embark on your fitness journey, try these 16 tips and tricks from certified personal trainers ...