Don't Be Afraid. Be........


Morning All

Day 8 Dry January 2021

I'm awake at the crack of a sparrow's fart yet again. And I've made use of my twilight hours by completing my tax return. I've always been a last minute .com kinda girl. Give me a deadline & I will go right up to the final hour. So I'm proud of myself for not doing my usual 11.55pm on January 31st.

How are you?

This quote from Michelle Obama is one of my favourites. Don't Be Afraid. We are all so much stronger than we think we are. My mantra for 2021 is 'feel the fear & do it anyway' this is from a book by Susan Jeffers that I read years ago. Get yourself a copy if you've not read it. I found it truly inspiring. You are all being incredibly brave by embracing Dry January - you are creating a NEW YOU.

Be Focused: Focus on YOU. Focus on your selfcare. Focus on your emotions. Focus on planning your days. Focus on not drinking alcohol. Focus on getting out in the fresh air. Focus on what you're grateful for. Focus on being kind to yourself.

Be Determined: You have determination. You've proved this to yourself by starting Dry January. It takes a lot of guts to 'go for it' & completely turn your life around. It may only be for 31 days but you are 'doing it' regardless of lockdown, regardless of working from home, regardless of having your children at home all day. Be Determined & don't forget to be very proud of yourself.

Be Hopeful: Life without hope isn't a life! Hope is important. What are your hopes? Write them down. My hope today is that you all get through today & avoid the temptation of reaching for that glass of booze. Be Hopeful about life, the universe & everything. It will give you that light at the end of the tunnel.

Be Empowered: This is one of my favourite words 'Empowerment' it's used quite a lot these days. What does it mean to you? I feel empowered that I work for myself & that I'm in control of my own destiny. I really enjoy empowering women when it comes to navigating their relationship with alcohol. It's transformational & incredibly empowering. 

It's Friday could be a 'danger zone' for many of you. Stay focused & remember to plan your evening. Decide what you'll be drinking & how you'll be spending your time. Remember 'The Drill' if things get too much: Put on your PJs, brush your teeth & drink a pint of water. Distract, Distract, Distract. You've Got This. Just think you'll be waking up on Saturday with 'No Hangover' that really is something to celebrate (with cake!)


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