40 Tips for Staying Clean and Sober during the Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years)

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