Category: Lifestyle

Setting goals for the new year: finding your balance with alcohol

The start of a new year feels like a clean slate—a chance to reflect, reset, and map out what you want the next 12 months to look like. For many people, this can be a great time to re-evaluate aspects of your lifestyle, including your relationship with alcohol. Whether you’re keen to cut back, take

The best gift is being present: a year of comments, connection and gratitude

In the midst of the festive season and as we prepare to close out another year, we at Hello Sunday Morning want to pause, reflect and celebrate you—our community. Over the last 12 months, our blog has been enriched by hundreds of comments from people just like you—taking the time to share your stories, your

Merry and mindful festive celebrations

The festive season’s here, and we all know it’s a time for celebrating, laughing and creating special moments with loved ones. While many people might picture clinking wine glasses or popping bubbly, there’s no hard-and-fast rule that says good times have to revolve around alcohol. Whether you’re cutting back, going booze-free or just mixing it

Feeling lonely after cutting out alcohol? Here are some tips that might help

Quitting drinking is a big step —it’s a move toward a healthier, happier life for many people, often driven by the desire to take control, feel better, and have more money in your pocket. But one thing that doesn’t always get talked about is the loneliness that can sneak up on you when you decide

Daily drinking: a problem or not?

“Does drinking every day mean I have a problem?” This is a tough question for anyone to ask themselves, but it’s worth asking because the answer may surprise you. Around 5% of Australians drink daily. The truth is, if you drink every day – even just one or two drinks – you’re more likely to

Changed your drinking recently? Here’s how you can stick to the plan

Did you try Dry July? Or have you recently cut down on drinking or stopped altogether? The benefits often come quickly—improved mood, clearer thinking and more money in your pocket are just a few. If you’re wondering how to build on your progress, we’ve got a few ideas for you. What’s good so far? Recognise