Going to a Music Festival Sober? Read This.
Attending music festivals and concerts were a big part of my life prior to quitting drinking. At my first sober music festival, I was interested to see if I actually enjoyed them, or if they were just another excuse to drink. Read on to hear about my experience and tips and tricks attending a music festival sober!
10 Things That Help Me Stay Sober (in College)
It hasn't been easy to stay sober while living in a college town surrounded by binge-drinking, but I've been doing it and I'm here to tell you how. Read on for 10 things that help me stay sober in college...
When Raising Your Standards Turns Harmful...
When we quit drinking, it's natural to expect more of ourselves. BUT there is a fine line between expecting more of yourself and requiring more of yourself in order to be happy. Read on to see how I am raising my standards in a healthy way...
You Don't Owe Anyone Anything
This past weekend was just what I needed to light a fire under my ass and re-spark my motivation to stay sober. Read on to learn more about my new mindset going forward...
A Sunday in My Life: February 21st, 2021
I wanted to challenge myself and capture my entire day in a blog post. Writing this forced me to slow down throughout my day and reflect on each activity as it happened. I hope you enjoy reading what I did on this Sunday as a senior in college.
10 Sober Valentine's Day Date Ideas (You Can Do At Home)
It's interesting to think about how much alcohol plays a role in every holiday in our society...and Valentine's day is no exception. With this holiday right around the corner, I wanted to share a few ideas for activities that are COVID safe and alcohol-free! Do these with your significant other, a group of friends, or even by yourself <3
Resources for Black History Month 2021
This post is a bit different from my normal sobriety and wellness content, but it is a topic that is important to me. Read on for a list of books, websites, blogs, shops, and shows that I have found helpful this past year in learning about black history and its importance.
5 Mindset Shifts that Will Change Your Life
Your mindset effects every single aspect of your life whether you know it or not. We can change our lives just by choosing to view the world in one way over another. Read on to discover 5 mindset shifts that will change your life.
Ten Months Sober: A Life Update
I wanted to use this post to check in with myself and reflect on the changes I have noticed in my physical, mental, social, and spiritual self over these past 10 months. Now that I am not wasting my days drinking (or recovering from drinking), I have freed up a lot of time and energy to work on the different aspects of my life that I have neglected for so long.
Why Doing College Sober Kicks Ass.
Nicole got sober in her last year of college after spending 4 years at "one of the drunkest places in the United States". Read on to hear a bit of Nicole's story and why her college experience was better without booze.
Ditch Your "New Year's Resolutions" and Ask Yourself These Questions Instead...
If 2020 has taught us anything, it's to "expect the unexpected." Instead of creating new year's resolutions (which can seem daunting given the current state of the world), this post will help you reflect on 2020 and the lessons you've learned from it. By doing this, you can move into the new year with a fresh mindset.
How I Am Dealing with Negative Thoughts About My Past
When I am drinking, I forget my true self. It's no secret that I've done some pretty horrible things in my drinking days. Because of this, I struggle with negative thoughts about my past on a daily basis. In this blog post, I share why these thoughts are harmful and a few ways I am going to manage these negative thoughts moving forward.
Change Your Mindset With These 50 Positive Affirmations
The more we repeat positive mantras about ourselves, the more we start to believe them. In this post I talk about what a positive affirmation is, how they work, and how they can change your mindset. I also give 50 amazing examples of positive affirmations you can use in your daily life...
4 Delicious Holiday Mocktail Recipes
Whether you are sober and need something to sip on this holiday season, or you are trying to cut back on the booze for health reasons, these mocktails are the perfect holiday treat!
Where Did the Magic of "Getting Ready" Go?
Back when I was drinking, "getting ready" was my favorite part about going out. These days, I don't necessarily miss drinking, I miss the anticipation of drinking. Getting ready to go out just doesn't feel the same when you're sober. Why is that? Where did that magic go?
How I Plan On Staying Sober During the Holiday Season
The holidays can be a triggering time for many people, and I am no exception. Read on to find out how I am going to do to make sure I stay happy and sober this holiday season!
Are You Living Your Truth?
My twin sister has lived her truth every day since coming out at age 18. I started living my truth the day I quit drinking. Are you living your truth?
4 Common Myths of Quitting Drinking DEBUNKED
Besides the fact that I thought I was "too young to have an alcohol problem", I put off getting sober for years because of these 4 common myths of quitting drinking. Read on to see how I debunk these myths by sharing my personal experiences.
My Girlfriend's Struggle to Get Sober
This week, my boyfriend, Grady, took the time to write about his experience watching me battle alcohol addiction and all that he has learned from it. Read on for Grady's perspective and advice on how to best support a loved one battling addiction or substance abuse.
6 Unexpected Benefits of Quitting Drinking
This past week, I hit my 6 months of sobriety milestone (whoo hoo!). In honor of this, I want to talk about 6 of the most amazing, yet unexpected, benefits I have experienced since quitting drinking.