Hell yeah! You made it through the first week of āDry January,ā and I salute you! Week #1 is the hardest, and if youāve come this far, give yourself a pat on the back.
If itās been challenging for you, thatās okay. Pay attention to how youāre feeling. Alcohol is a powerful toxin with cumulative effects on your brain, heart, and central nervous system. If youāve experienced withdrawal symptoms like brain fog, constipation, irritability, sugar cravings, sleeplessness, depression, or body aches, itās a sign to reflect and maybe even reach out for support.
Iām here to be your someone if you need to talk. š¬
The Good News: Week 2 is Your Launching Pad š
Week #2 brings a fresh start and some amazing benefits! Youāre about to notice:
- A cleaner complexion
- Less bloating
- Sharper mental clarity
- Increased energy
- Improved REM sleep
- More patience
- Extra time in your day!
What will you do with that time? Maybe youāll take a walk in the woods, plan a little getaway, write a heartfelt letter, declutter your life, or start healing some old wounds and building new bridges.
This is also a chance to reconnectāwith yourself, your partner, your friends, family, neighbors, or children. And donāt forget to hug yourself, love who you are today, and believe in what youāre becoming tomorrow. š
A Cultural Challenge, But Youāre Not Alone
Whether youāre committing to Dry January for a week, a month, a year, a season, or even a lifetime, remember this: we live in a culture that often celebrates with alcohol, so choosing a different path can feel daunting.
But hereās the exciting partā39% of Americans joined you in this journey this week! You are part of a growing community of people exploring an alcohol-free lifestyle.
If You Faltered, Keep Going
If you stumbled, thatās okay. Brush yourself off and join the rest of us this month. Ask any great athleteāfailure is an essential part of success.
Be kind and gentle to your spirit and soul. Rome wasnāt built in a day, or even in a month. Iāve failed many times, but Iāve learned to fail forward.
So letās keep going together. Iām proud of every single one of you. šŖ
See you next week for more encouragement and insights on this exciting journey of discovery.
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Years ago we made the decision not to drink alcohol after Pat became a drug and alcohol counselor at the rescue mission. Being a tea totter was a challenge at every event I went to that was business related. People just expect you to drink alcohol at these events. I remember one time I was at an executive meeting in Aspen sponsored by a large communications carrier. It was quite the event and at a really fancy dinner I was pressed over and over again to have a glass of their curated wine to go with the dish they had prepared. After at least five times of turning them down I told the person that as my husband was an alcoholism counselor and we chose to not drink alcohol. You could have heard a pin drop at our table. I felt bad because it felt like I was shaming the host by being so direct. I am hopeful that as more and more people join this movement, when you say no to an offer of a drink, they take it at face value and donāt press!