Approaching six months sober

Happy Sober Wednesday!

I cannot actually believe that I'm approaching six months without alcohol. I can now truly say that it gets easier with time.

I've hit the point now where I feel comfortable saying 'oh no thanks, I don't drink' with confidence rather than a bashful 'I've given up drinking for now', which only invites more questions.

Saying 'I don't drink' has a similar feel to saying 'I'm vegan' in that there is power in those words and the more I say the words, the more I affirm it to myself and the stronger I feel in my convictions. 

It's a win-win.

Now that I'm a comfortable, self-assured non-drinker, I'm wondering what other steps I can take to take me further on this journey towards a healthier me. How I can clean up my diet further and exercise more consistently.

Something else I've been thinking about recently - inspired by the YouTube channel Pick Up Limes - is minimalism. 

I'll chat more about this in this week's Vegan Friday as it's arguably more relevant there. I love the idea of living as gently as possible on this earth, reducing waste and reducing my plastic use.

If you are just starting out on your sober journey - you are doing a hugely brave thing and it will be so worth it. Your eyes will be opened in a way that they just can't be when alcohol is in your life. Here are a few changes I've noticed:

• I've become more comfortable in my own skin, and I have stopped wearing foundation the majority of the time.
• I've saved plenty of money, that I put aside each month to save up for travelling. I've already booked a holiday in Turkey in October and I am so excited already.
• My life has fewer 'dramas' now there are no drunken arguments, drunk texts or drunk actions that I regret later.
• I am much less anxious than I used to be. I think this is caused by sobriety but also from doing yoga and meditation most mornings.
• I used to drink to make boring conversations more interesting, now, if it's really that bad, I go home for an early night. But most conversations can be saved by good conversation, I'm better at that now too.

What changes have you noticed since you stopped drinking? Let me know in the comments.

SSV x