Category: Health & Society

Good question. I sometimes ask myself the same thing. But one thing I know for sure. I am a better leader, a better husband and a better father without alcohol in my life.

There is no way on this earth I could have moved into executive leadership and then as a CEO if drink was still in my life. The pangs of anxiety, the huge self-doubt, the procrastination – these are crippling on any day of the week but as a leader, I need to be present, I need to make difficult decisions and I need energy to do that. Alcohol robs you of these things.

Don’t get me wrong, I have got a long way to go. My natural default is to crawl into a ball and hide in a corner when things get too much. I still find it hard to work through my emotions.

But to feel things and appreciate things is a gift. Surely that’s something worth fighting for, right?

For Richard, decades of drinking masked an issue that prevented him from leading the life he wanted to lead, a common challenge for many drinkers. It wasn’t until he stopped drinking that he realised that alcohol was hiding ADHD.

After 5 years alcohol-free, CB thought he might be able to ‘drink responsibly’ again. So, he ordered a glass of wine to pair with his curry.

That was the beginning of a 4-year rollercoaster relationship with alcohol. Read how he broke the cycle.

Should people under 40 stop drinking alcohol? Studies and their findings can be used to inform us of any health risks and benefits.

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Alcohol can seemingly boost confidence, but relying on this ‘liquid courage’ suppresses our senses to gauge risk or social cues. Read our tips to be confident without alcohol.