Tag: alcohol
Face-to-face treatment vs. online coaching
What is health coaching? It may seem like a lot of people are becoming ‘life coaches’ or a ‘health coaches’ these days. This may be due to the stimulation and choice offered by our western society. This can sometimes leave us feeling confused about our purpose or “off-track”. Coaches all specialise in different areas to
How inner child issues relate to alcohol use
We have all heard about the idea of the ‘inner child’ – but what does it mean, and how does it relate to alcohol use? Some theories of psychology refer to the inner child as a part of us that exists inside our adult selves. Theories differ, but broadly the idea is that we all
Why yoga and meditation can help change your drinking
One of the aims of a practice like yoga and meditation is to be able to slow down, calm the mind and to feel whatever arises for you. It is important to have a way to connect back in with yourself, and that may be scary for some people. For those who have an unhealthy
What I learnt about drinking cultures when I thought I knew everything
“A world where confidence and identity aren’t measured in standard servings …” This is a line from our organisational mission at Hello Sunday Morning. It’s a clever way of bringing a serious issue around Australian drinking cultures to light. How many people do you know that drink to boost confidence or would consider drinking as
How your friends help you change
On the road to a better relationship with alcohol, we lean on the people closest to us; our spouses, our friends and our families. When friends help, they get us through the difficult nights, help us move on from our mistakes, and push us not to give up on ourselves. However, if we’re not careful,
How to survive the holidays
For someone trying to change the way they drink, how to survive the holidays can be a challenging question. Most events like Christmas parties and family get-togethers come part and parcel with drinking. We take leave from work and connect with others; it feels natural to relax and have a few extra drinks. For many








