How to Cut Down on Alcohol, Even If You Don’t Want to Quit Drinking

In our culture, a drinking because of boredom lifestyle is by no means easy. Bad days still exist and struggles are still real. Here are nine surprising and almost accidental ways you’ll find that your spark reignites when you stop drinking. I asked several other contributors for specific ways they noticed their spark return after they quit drinking.

Your friends are out getting drunk, same as they always do. If you start your journey feeling deprived, you’re much more likely to experience boredom.

Why do we resort to drinking out of boredom?

I was aware of my inability to follow through. I planned to revisit Charleston, my old stomping grounds.

All the same, “a quick drink” often turns into three or four drinks. When you’re having a good time, you find it hard to stop, especially in the company of friends having the same amount. To stop drinking beer, or any alcoholic drink, you first need to understand your relationship with drinking. From there, you may need social support, consistent self-care, and new routines that can help redirect your mind. After I quit drinking, my therapist challenged me to write a list of accomplishments or character strengths that make me feel proud.

Healthy Hobbies to Replace Drinking

She writes about freedom, addiction, nature and love, and is working on a non-fiction book about getting sober, and a new YA novel. Your unadulterated consciousness may come as an unpleasant surprise to you.

But the fundamentals of our lives will pretty much stay unchanged until we actively try to improve them. We don’t have to deal with horrible hangovers or hangxiety. Don’t get down on yourself because you can’t get wasted at the bar with your friends anymore. You don’t want to fall down that rabbit hole.

Being sober is so boring because your life revolves around alcohol.

Start with small things such as complimenting yourself in the mirror or treating yourself to your favorite lunch. Over time you will see how to fill your spare moments with healthy activities and take care of yourself simultaneously. Feeling bored is a frequent issue for people in recovery, and although the issue may seem benign, it can jeopardize recovery by leading to relapse. This article takes a detailed look at red wine and its health effects. Moderate amounts are very healthy, but too much can have devastating effects.