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If you’re doing Sober October I’m cheering and have FOUR tips for you!

Today is day for me and it’s one of the hardest but best things I’ve ever done for myself.

Here are my Top 4 Sober Mama Tips:

Set your intention...

Maybe you don't want/need to go fully sober. Maybe you want to see how it feels to not drink on weekends, or at the next social gathering, or at brunch. Look ahead at your October and anticipate any tricky situations, think through how you want to handle them.

Ask why you want to try this - what are you looking to learn or get from it?

Don't be afraid to go sober-ish or sober-curious...

sometimes the pressure of FULL sober can totally overshadow the benefits you get from going sober-ish.

Your habit may jump...You give up alcohol and become a sugar demon or Amazon shopping may spike. My thought is to tame one habit at a time. Let the others be what they are. If a little extra sugar keeps you sober, that’s okay for now.

Decide how you want to share it...

Loudly with a big post and group text to friends? Quietly and as a solely personal announcement? What feels right?I found the more I told the people around me the easier it was. They often pressured me less and I didn’t have to make up twisted stories to hide that I wasn’t drinking. I think for me the hiding part was rooted in worrying I would fail… when I told others it deepened my commitment to myself.

Replace the ritual...

Notice WHEN and WHY you drink - plan for a replacement. If it's right when you get home, have a fancy mocktail ready. If it's when you're out with friends, have a "first drink order" plan. Going cold turkey can be hard - replace the ritual and have fun exploring other options. You can also sub in a walk, some meditation, journaling, a workout class, a call to your bestie!

No matter HOW it goes - know you're so badass for exploring your relationship with alcohol.

I can GUARANTEE, if you stay curious, you'll learn SO MUCH about yourself. Don't be too hard if you slip, just recommit (over and over and over) until you find your Sober Curious happy spot!

Let's chat about your Messy Middle goal and how you can know when it's quitting time.

In this episode we focus on The Messy Middle : Motherhood and I share a tip to help get kiddos to do their chores without the battle AND how to drop the emotional charge between you and your kiddos!

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Today I'm giving you my best small habit shift to get you more time, energy and space in your days - Costco Style Prep!

Learn what habits you can make a little easier by doing them each week in bulk. This not only makes you TOTALLY feel on top of your shit, it also frees up precious time, space and energy every day.

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