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Alcohol-Free On Holiday – by Rhona Reid
Whether you’re going long haul or planning a staycation at Chez Moi, holiday season is beckoning to us so hard, we can almost feel the sand between our toes. OYNB On Vacation Some people want unadulterated relaxation from their vacation, with nothing more to do than...
Positive Ways to Relieve Anxiety – by Matt Boyle
One of the many reasons someone may choose to give up alcohol includes improving mood and reducing symptoms of anxiety. As shown in the OYNB study conducted with Stirling University, 62% of people felt happier after a 90 day break from booze, and similarly 74%...
“I've developed a passion for health and wellness” – Greg Barbier
One day a couple of years ago, I distinctly remember waking up from an intense day of drinking that went into the night. I awoke in my apartment, miserably hung over and peered at a rigorous “to do” list that I had made on my phone. Based on the splitting headache,...
Feel Confident Managing Social Occasions Alcohol-Free – by Daisy Steel
Social situations can be tricky, but there are things you can do to help ease the awkwardness without using alcohol as a crutch. You might find that giving up alcohol is the confidence boost you needed all along! There is nothing worse than walking into a room at a...
Achieving My Someday Goals – By Karolina Rzadkowolska
It’s safe to say I was operating my life at 50 percent of my fullest potential. Fifty percent wasn’t too bad. I had a great marriage with a man I loved. A career in higher education that made me feel like I was giving back. I worked out, ate my fruits and vegetables...
“I enjoyed everything a lot more alcohol-free” – Louise Vickers
I joined OYNB in January 2017, with the intention of doing only January alcohol-free (I had done Dry January for the previous few years). Taking part in the chat forums, making most of the valuable support and finding inspiration through Andy and Ruari, I decided to...
Get fit AF for summer! – by Ali Roff
Don't forget to check out the 3 easy daily work out ideas at the end of this article! We’ve all been there, the first days of summer arrive and as we peel the jumpers and jeans off and step into our light, flowy summer wardrobe, we realise our body confidence isn’t...
Why Giving Up Alcohol is Beneficial for the Environment – by Katie Myers
There are many reasons why you might want to cut down on your alcohol consumption, whether it’s to improve your health, save money or stop making regrettable choices. Whilst these are all valid reasons for giving up drinking, what a lot of people don’t know is that...
“I felt more energised” – Sarah Swainsbury
I was due to run the London Marathon on 28th April 2019. It got to March and although my training was going fine, I just felt like my performance on race day could benefit from me quitting the booze for a month leading up to the race. I am a fitness instructor and so...
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint By Being Alcohol Free – by Rhona Reid
In many ways, it’s astonishing that it’s taken so long for the environment to become mainstream news. You know. What with it being the planet that we live on, and all. There has been a noticeable shift in recent times that has taken ‘environmental issues’ from being...
What to expect the first 7 days of AF – by Christie Tinson
Going AF is one of the best decisions I have ever made. It has only been 7 days, but I am already free of so many chains I did not realise were controlling me through alcohol. The problem: I was never a light, social drinker. When I do something, it’s all or nothing....
“I am living my best life now” – Jane Maudsley
I’m a very busy, committed, passionate, determined business owner. The rollercoaster of life has been enormous. I used white wine to celebrate with, commiserate with, socialise with and deal with the intricacies of life and business. I just loved a chilled glass or...
Self-Care and Self-Love – By Rhona Reid
Self-care and self-love are similar, but not the same. To succeed at both, we need to tease them apart in order to understand them better. Self-care is about how we nurture ourselves physically, mentally and emotionally. It’s about taking steps to meet our own...