We all know the obvious downsides of drinking. The hangovers, the things you can’t remember, the cost, the shame, the health risks and impact on your appearance.  But have you ever thought about the small, hidden ways that alcohol makes your life harder without you even noticing?  I’m talking about the tedious, soul-sucking, subtle problems […] The post The Hidden Ways Alcohol Is Making Your Life Harder appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

Have you ever found yourself wondering exactly how much you drank last week, but then shrugged it off because – honestly – you’d rather not know? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. When I was drinking, I remember not only hiding it from other people, but hiding it from myself too.  I know, it […] The post Are You Hiding Your Drinking… From Yourself? appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

“Enough! I’m fed up. I’m done with this. I’m tired of trying not to drink. I’m just going to give up on sobriety!” Does this sound at all familiar? I’ve been there myself, so I know exactly what it feels like. But just before you slam that sober door shut and ignore any further communication […] The post When You’re Tempted To Give Up On Your Sober Goals appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

Have you ever thought about the similarities between trying to moderate your drinking and gambling in a casino?  I’ve spent the past few days in Las Vegas – Sin City itself. A place where the drinks flow freely, the casinos never close and the house always wins. And that got me thinking about the parallels […] The post Why Moderating Alcohol Is Like Gambling In Vegas appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

Are you wrestling with the thought of a Valentine’s Day without wine?  It’s not surprising – drinking is so often tied to the idea of romance. We’ve been conditioned to believe that a candlelit dinner must include a bottle of wine and that alcohol is the secret ingredient to a special evening. So if you’re […] The post Why Drinking Won’t Give You The Valentine’s Day You Really Want appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

Dry January is nearly over and, for many, the 1st of February – this Saturday – marks the return of “normal” drinking routines. My social media is full of people excitedly planning a “Wet February” and celebrating “getting back to normal.” But what about you? If you’re reading this, I’m guessing you feel differently. Maybe […] The post Thinking Of Drinking In February? Don’t Skip This Step First appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

Every December, I invite the women I’ve been coaching at The Sober School to send me a photo of their alcohol-free highlight of the year. It might be a moment they were so glad they were sober and fully present for, or perhaps something that wouldn’t have even happened if they’d been drinking. Every picture […] The post 2024 In Review: Our Alcohol-Free Highlights Of The Year appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

The other day I was walking around my neighbourhood admiring all the Christmas lights. It got me thinking about how much time we spend decorating, cleaning and maintaining our homes.  We spend time looking after our physical property but we don’t always put the same care into the “home” we carry with us everywhere – […] The post Why Managing Your Mind Is The Key To Quitting For Good appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

Party season is here, and with it come all those old beliefs about alcohol… “I need it to have fun…” “I won’t fit in without it.” “Everyone else will be drinking!” But here’s what nobody talks about: if you’re at a boring party, drinking just means you’re drunk at a boring party. And if you […] The post The Party Season Mindset Shift That Changes Everything appeared first on The Sober School ..read more

Do you ever drink two large glasses of wine in one sitting? I’m talking about those 250ml ones. If you have two of those, then you’ll be two thirds of the way through a bottle of wine. And if you’re drinking that much, then you are officially “binge drinking” – and that comes with some […] The post Read This If You Often Drink Two Large Glasses Of Wine appeared first on The Sober School ..read more