Are you planning an alcohol free 2020? Your life might change in ways you never expected. For one, you’re likely to be far more productive. This is thanks to increased concentration levels, better sleep quality, and more drive when it comes to pursuing goals.
Going alcohol free won’t only impact you in your professional sphere, it will also affect your home environment for the better. Sober parents tend to be more attentive and in touch with what their children are experiencing. Ready to enjoy your best year yet, completely alcohol free? Drinklow.co is your ally in this big step.
The Challenges You’re Likely to Encounter
We wouldn’t be doing this process justice if we pretend there aren’t some challenges you’re likely to experience. Strangely, it’s not swapping out your glass of Merlot in the evening for a glass of (alcohol free) Rawsons Retreat Cabernet, that’s easy. Your first challenge is likely to be the opinion of others and social acceptance at parties, bars, and other gatherings.
Our advice? You be You!
Enjoy your low alcohol or alcohol free drinks and stand firm in your stance. Invite critics to have a taste, you never know who else you might influence.
How to Stick to Your Resolutions
By the 19th of January, many New Year’s Resolutions are already fading fast. Sadly, most people make goals without breaking them down into realistic and bite-sized steps. The enormity of going sober forever is daunting. Saying you are going to enjoy a glass of Seedlip’s Garden Gin instead of your usual alcoholic brand when you meet up with friends? That’s possible.
Another great way to strengthen your resolve is to build a support system around yourself. Explain to your friends or your family why you want to have a dry 2020. People tend to get uncomfortable with these resolutions when they believe you are depriving yourself of joy. Introduce your community to the drinks you will be enjoying in place of your regular favourites. Explain that you would appreciate support and motivation.
After the first few months of total sobriety, you may feel more rested, more motivated, and happy with your decision. Use these results to motivate yourself to continue. Host a sober party. A sober party is gathering to celebrate your sobriety. It involves tasting a few different types of non-alcoholic beverages alongside snacks. For example, few people are aware that they can enjoy the warming effects of a good Scotch Whiskey without the alcohol. The same goes for Rum. Try them with your friends and rate / review them together on our site.
Dry 2020 Doesn’t Mean A Boring 2020
Workplace drinking has become part of the work hard play hard culture. Employers love to use alcohol as a team building tool. If you find this to be one of your challenges, keep a bottle of your favourite low alcohol beverage in the workplace. Be bold enough to bring this up with your employers. Most companies would happily provide non alcoholic options (aside from juice and soda) like ciders, beers, wine and spirits for sober workers. Often, it takes one person to make a suggestion for others to have the courage to request non alcoholic options, too.
Is there a particular beverage you’re worried you’ll miss the most? Get in touch with us and tell us what it is. We’ll do our best to source a low alcohol version of it.