Tag: abstinence
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
How Sunshine chose between abstinence and moderation
Greetings, my fellow HSMers! This month marks a special milestone for me. It’s been ten years since I made the decision to change my relationship with alcohol. Back then, my drinking had reached a point that was hard to ignore. I was bloated, overweight, constantly battling acid reflux, and one day, I had an argument
Thinking about Dry July?
Are you considering abstaining from alcohol for Dry July? If you are, it calls for some thoughtful preparation and a touch of strategic thinking. Whether you’re in it for health reasons, to support a cause, or just to see if you can do it, getting ready for Dry July is the key to success. What
Abstinence vs moderation: What’s best for you?
If you’re thinking about changing your relationship with alcohol, one of the first decisions you will make is whether you want to cut back or quit altogether. In Australia, alcohol is involved in so many aspects of everyday life that for some people, the thought of never having a drink again is so daunting that
