Sober is Dope Podcast and Dry January Resources: https://linktr.ee/Soberisdope

1. Remind yourself of your motivations

2. Tell people- Accountability

3. Make a plan for situations where alcohol is on offer - Bring your own beverage or look for alcohol free alternatives

4.)Practice saying no

5. Plan some activities to look forward to

6.) 6. Be prepared for slip-ups

7.) 7. Keep a diary

8.) 8. Phone a friend

9.) 9. Think about why you drink, and make a switch - triggers fall into one of four categories - Social Occasions, Treats, Negative Emotions or Defenses Down. These can be internal (thoughts, feelings or sensations) or external (things going on around you). Knowing your triggers can really help you

10.) 10. Ask for help if you need it

11.) Enlisting a sober buddy will help keep you motivated

12.) Eliminating temptation within your home is mission critical

13.) Mocktails might help to quench your thirst

Stay hydrated

14.) Replacing your version of happy hour with another mood-boosting activity can kill cravings, too - Workout, Meditate, Hot Shower

15.) You don’t have to commit to being a shut-in

16.) You shouldn’t give up if you slip up

Benefits of Dry January

1.)Your overall health will actually improve significantly

2.) Your mood will improve, too

3.) You’ll get more accomplished