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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

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

Christmas in Australia: the shopping centres are filled with perfectly decorated Christmas trees, long lines for Santa photos and upbeat festive tunes from Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé humming from every speaker. At home, Christmas movies are on every TV and Netflix channel, the kids are finishing school for the year and the smell of

The Christmas season is fast approaching, and for many this means work Christmas parties, celebrations with friends, family gatherings and an indulgence in food, gifts and … alcohol. As your social calendar fills up, here are some tips on why you might choose not to drink, and how to go about avoiding alcohol or drinking

For all its positives, Christmas can be a challenging time when we are trying to focus on our health – those parties, heavy food and socialising can mean we are low on sleep, eating to excess and without the usual structures that keep us functioning well. Often we’re torn between wanting to enjoy life to

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