The OYNB Blog
Start improving your quality of life with the OYNB blog. Packed with articles and inspiring stories to help you become the best version of yourself!
“I like and love myself again” – Lori Wiggins
"I am so happy to be ending my fifties alcohol-free and look forward to a new alcohol-free life." I joined OYNB in July 2019. I had been drinking almost daily for the past year. I was drinking out of loneliness and boredom, often hiding or thinking I was hiding how...
Meditation for beginners: Beginners guide to meditation and tips for a great first time experience
Updated Apr 3, 2020 Meditation can help us control our minds and allows us to turn off from stressors and negative thoughts which helps us to maintain a positive and rational mindset. Learning how to utilise meditation can be beneficial for a number of reasons,...
Why you should invest in positive mental health in the workplace
Understanding mental health and wellbeing in today’s workplace should be a key focus for modern employers In 2020, one in six workers may be experiencing a mental health problem at any one time, and stress has been found to be responsible for nearly 50 percent of...
Why now is the best time to invest in your self-development
As we contemplate the reality of being at home for the foreseeable future, now is the perfect opportunity for us to invest in our personal development, set a goal and push ourselves to achieve it. Nothing worth having or pursuing in life comes easily and we have to...
“I never imagined it could be this good” – Michelle Nolan
"Stripping it all back to the basics is to truly enjoy and just BE." I played with the idea of taking a break from alcohol a few times and I had started and failed the infamous Dry January many times. Now here I am at 90 days alcohol-free! It has been such an...
Home workout routines to keep you active
If you are spending more time indoors over the coming weeks, there is no reason you can’t still stay active. Nope, there are still no excuses not to squeeze in those workouts! Home workouts are just as effective and worthwhile versus working out in a gym, and for many...
Tips for communicating wellness to your remote workforce
Internal communication and use of social media can really help with the success of your workplace wellness programme while working remotely. Many companies across the globe are looking to introduce or improve wellness programmes for employees as the trend for a focus...
Hi, nice to meet you, the real you – by Thomas Falcone
By taking a break from alcohol, you are offering yourself the opportunity, and everyone else around you, to get to know the real you. Have you ever been out with your friends and the first thing they do (or you do) is get a drink? It’s understandable. You work hard...
“I realised I was having a much better time NOT drinking” – Jennifer Tremblay
"Going alcohol free, I’ve re-discovered the person I was as a teenager and young adult, only now she has 20 more years' experience and a family." Once upon a time, in my young 20’s, I didn’t drink. I was active, hyper, outdoorsy, fit, creative, adventurous, completing...
Tools for anxiety and conserving mental health
Updated April, 2021 During these uncertain times, it is important to take time to consider the potential impacts on your mental health and arm yourself with the tools you need to manage this effectively. Just like physical health, your mental health needs to be...
Some reassurance in a time of heightened anxiety
In times like these, when stress and anxiety levels are high, it is more important than ever to remember to take care of our bodies, minds, and to utilise the power of community. When it comes to keeping healthy over the coming months, in light of the COVID-19...
Workplace Motivation: What Motivates Your Workforce to Do Their Best Work and Why Does it Matter?
Motivation is the driving force behind every successful workplace. When you have happy and motivated employees, they are more likely to give their best, be engaged, and contribute positively to the overall success of the organisation. Understanding how to motivate the...
My alcohol-free raving weekend – by Sam Cortes
"I can enjoy life, me time, parties, social occasions with friends, even raves, without the false influences of alcohol." Well, the clue to the contents of this blog really is in the title, my alcohol-free raving weekend. The words 'alcohol-free' and 'raving' don’t...
Free Video Series - The 4 Most Effective Mindset Hacks!
Get Immediate Access To A Free Video Guide Showing You The Most Effective Mindset Tricks To Effortlessly Conquer Your Relationship With Alcohol!
