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@soberishmom If you don’t want to give up drinking completely but you also don’t want to overdo it, these tips are for you! Here are the strategies I used to help me go from having 3-4 drinks every time I went out, to 0-2. 1️⃣ Always start with a nonalcoholic drink, get something in your hand & nobody cares or even knows what you’re drinking - it eliminates some social pressure and allows you to hydrate. Sometimes I realize that I’m having such a good time I don’t end up drinking at all. 2️⃣ “Zebra Strip” your drinks. Mocktail, cocktail, then another mocktail. This allows you to pace yourself and hydrate your body a little. 3️⃣ Remember this one little fact: alcohol is a biphasic drug, which means small amounts & large amounts have the opposite effect. So once you feel a little buzz, ride that out and know that just continuing to drink will continue to make things worse for you, probably tonight… most definitely in the morning. 4️⃣ REMEMBER YOUR TOMORROW SELF. Be kind to her - she has to wake up and function (probably at some terrible kids birthday party 😂). 5️⃣ Irish Goodbye: I’ve done it often, I’ve never regretted it. If you’re somewhere people are getting drunker and drunker, you can just leave. You don’t owe anyone an excuse that they probably won’t even remember. Protect your peace. Any tips you can share that have helped you? 🩷 Follow along @soberishmom for more tips and resources on cutting back on the booze!
