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Drinking dreams: what are they, and what could they mean? – by Rhona Reid
Drinking dreams are a phenomena that many people experience during their alcohol-free journey - but don't worry! They are not to be feared. Many people describe a variation on a dream theme: that they are drunk, drinking alcohol or in the throes of drunken behaviour....
How effective workplace wellness programmes can reduce absenteeism
Do you know how much employee absenteeism is costing your company? In the UK, it is estimated that businesses are losing 6.9 days a year per employee due to absenteeism. This is said to cost the British economy £100 billion. Employees working in the United Kingdom...
To make long term change and lose weight – it is not just about diet and exercise – by Liz Barker
They say that love can move mountains. Well, if you discover an activity that you love, it can convince you to move more, too — even if you’ve never enjoyed exercise in the past. During your OYNB challenge we ask you to set yourself a physical challenge, preferably...
“Life for both of us is almost unrecognisable” – Laura and Esther Mahle
"We have connected with fabulous people through OYNB and now meet up to run and support each other." At the age of 47, we had been drinking for over 33 years, minus 2 pregnancies each. We grew up in a beautiful village in Leicestershire and had what looked like the...
Valentine’s Day – 14 alcohol-free date ideas for the 14th February – by Rhona Reid
Brace yourselves, we’ve got news. Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to involve Champagne, Prosecco, or any of the other variations on ‘romantic fizz.’ It doesn’t actually need a fluffy bear clutching a single red rose in a plastic tube either, but that’s another story....
Stress less: Why employers should prioritise effective stress-management in the workplace
Good stress management is essential for a healthy workforce and productive business. All of us need to learn how to cope with stress, and it’s becoming increasingly important for employers to include effective stress management as a key focus of employee wellbeing....
Looking for answers in all the wrong places (and two questions you really need to ask) – by Matt Salis
"For me, the choice to leave the drink behind and tell my story loudly and proudly has been the best decision of my life." As I drove west on Interstate 70 out of Denver and into the Rocky Mountains, I was looking for something. Something elusive. I didn’t have a...
“I’m just getting warmed-up” – Kellie McDonald
“I used to only drink on days the end in “Y”! That was my joke. Looking back on it, that joke is not very funny. I also used to say, “I never got sick because I drank just enough to ward off all sickness!” The truth is, I was feeling sick every day. One hangover...
How investing in an alcohol-free corporate wellness programme can save your business money
On average, people believe themselves to be 39% less effective at work when they came in drunk or hungover. Anecdotally many of us know that trying to achieve anything at work on a hangover is difficult, and a study from the University of Bath has confirmed this. It...
“OYNB has completely changed my life” – Jenny Albrecht
"I have loved the learning experience. It’s like having a life coach at my finger tips." I have always struggled with alcohol and tried to stop many times in the past. It always started with a glass of wine here and there, and later 2 glasses, and always ended up with...
Why you should continue being alcohol-free after going dry this January
So, you’ve completed a dry month this January, and you feel great! As you mark the 31st of January off your calendar, February, spring, then summer and the rest of the year, heck, the decade, sprawls ahead of you… and a tiny spark of an idea ignites in your mind: just...
3 employee wellness programme ideas to transform your workplace
Wellness programmes are more popular than ever Originally started as employee perks for large corporations, employee wellbeing programmes are becoming common in small and medium sized businesses too. Wellness programmes are now often expected by employees to be a part...
Get fit AF and start smashing your goals – by Matt Mearns
"When you have a glass or two of wine or a couple of pints, you’ve essentially cancelled out the calories burned during your workout" It is estimated that in the UK, 9.7 million of us have a gym membership and there are approximately 151,000 sport clubs, each having...
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