“Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you can be proud of.” ~ Ann Sweeney
Whether it’s part of a New Year’s resolution, a detox, another health goal, or a fresh start program, many are actively choosing to start the year off in January. But perhaps it’s worth considering extending the benefits even further. next year.
A break from alcohol is always good, whether it’s for a few days, a week, a month, or longer. The longer the break, the more opportunities you have to reconsider whether alcohol is helping you achieve your plans and intentions. , or life goals.
Extending your abstinence beyond 30 days has many benefits.
You’ll get more (and better quality) sleep and have more energy, both emotionally and physically.
With better sleep habits and patterns and longer periods of REM sleep, you may find that your mood improves and you spend more time on the hobbies and projects you want to focus on. I enjoyed reading, but I couldn’t find the time to read. Now I have time to read at night and time before the whole family wakes up in the early morning.
It makes it easier to focus on other health and wellness goals.
When you’re not plagued with morning carb fests and caffeine overload, it’s easier to stay hydrated and stick to your nutrition plan. Drink sugary drinks for energy. no longer needed. She is now able to pay much more attention to what her body needs during her average day to fuel her body efficiently while enjoying what she eats and drinks. I was.
You may have a more varied and enjoyable experience with your friends.
You can plan and enjoy many alcohol-free activities together during the spring. I’ve found that some of my new friendships aren’t based on drinking activities at all. To do. A social activity that I would have never thought of when I was still drinking.
By spring or early summer, you will see progress in all aspects of your life.
Habits formed in the first quarter of the year start to pay off as the days get longer. Finding new ways to relax, have fun, and process your emotions can have a positive impact on your work and relationships, and I’m so glad I did.
Now that you have the time, energy, and money, you may be inspired to make a list of things you want to enjoy throughout the year.
Sometimes it’s simple pleasures like watching the sunrise, hiking, baking, or making something, or it’s more ambitious plans. Perhaps you will discover new hobbies and directions that are full of pride and purpose.
Alcohol feeds the short-term reward system (delivering a dopamine hit), but ultimately acts as a depressant. and alcohol can provide this, but it is highly recommended to strike a balance or find a more sustainable way of life.
I spent a good amount of time drinking very little alcohol, but then decided to go through an alcohol-free year as a little life experiment to see how I could get by. I found new ways to spend my time that I hadn’t thought of before and rekindled old hobbies.
Having achieved my medium- to long-term goals, I now feel an incredible sense of satisfaction.
Accomplishing your intentions will help you develop and maintain the habits you want to maintain. I work towards long term goals by achieving short term goals. This will give you instant gratification while helping you achieve your purpose on this planet. Alcohol made me act impulsively. Now, I am acting on carefully crafted plans, good intentions, and bold dreams.
It’s good to have a sobriety month at any time of the year, not just January, but remember that you don’t have to stick to any formal months or rules. You can choose your own quiet time to find joy in the empty corner of the world.
This year I am choosing to live another year soberly. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve by the time it’s finished.
how about you If he started the year off with a break from alcohol, could he consider extending that intention into the spring or next year?
