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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

Most of us can leave work behind after business hours, but many of us work shift work, or we know someone who does. In Australia, about 1.4 million people work outside normal business hours, which is around 16% of the total workforce. Some of these people hold down multiple jobs. Their particular challenges have been

Let’s face it – life gets busy, stress piles up, and sometimes, having a drink can feel like a quick way to unwind. For many men, alcohol is tied to catching up with mates, celebrating milestones, or winding down after a long day. But when that habit starts affecting your health or headspace, it might

When life gets tough, friends often tell us “Be kind to yourself.” This advice sounds supportive and caring, but does it help in the real world? Can being ‘kind’ to yourself actually make a difference to how people drink alcohol, or is it just a comforting message? To find out how self-compassion and self-forgiveness influence

Let’s be real; parenting can be hard. After a chaotic day (or week!), cracking open a drink might feel like a great way to unwind. But here’s something worth thinking about: the way you drink could shape how your kids view alcohol later in life. A game-changing study from La Trobe University found that kids

We’ve all heard about campaigns like Dry January (UK), febfast (Australia) and Dry July (Australia and New Zealand) that encourage people to take a break from alcohol for a month. Some do it for charity, while others simply want to ease off for a while, particularly in cultures where drinking is a big part of social life. But what

Deciding to take a closer look at your drinking is a personal journey. Whether you’re thinking about cutting back, taking a break, or giving alcohol the boot altogether, one thing’s for sure: you don’t have to go it alone. The power of connection Alcohol often plays a big role in our lives. It’s there at