To Drink or Not to Drink?

Unpacking my journey with alcohol, how my relationship with alcohol has evolved, and some tips/tricks to evaluate your relationship with alcohol or drink more mindfully.

Vibe Check Questions:

1. Am I drinking to make this "thing" bearable, or fun?
2. Am I drinking to escape, cope, or blow off steam?
3. Am I in a headspace where alcohol could potentially make matters worse?

On Paper Exercise:

• On a piece of paper, break it out into 4 sections- When, Where, Why, How
• When- When am i drinking? This should be a short list but get specific. Fridays and Saturdays? Wednesday's and Saturdays? Etc
• Where- Where am i drinking? Happy hours, dates, weddings, holidays, etc. Maybe you can pick one from this list of "where" and decide you'll experiment with opting not to drink at this particular setting
• Why- This requires you to be super honest with yourself. Why am I drinking? Don't hold any shame- just ask yourself why and maybe you'll uncover some common themes to examine further.
• How- How do I feel before, during, and after?

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