10 Things I Love About Being Sober At Christmas #health #holistic

Not drinking at Christmas?! I know it might sound a bit… boring. Maybe even impossible.

When I was drinking, I couldn’t imagine getting through the festive season without alcohol. 

All those parties, family gatherings, shopping, the stress of it – wine just seemed like an unmissable part of things.

But here’s what I’ve discovered since stopping: an alcohol-free Christmas is actually brilliant. Nowadays, you really couldn’t pay me enough to drink at this time of year. 

Here are 10 reasons why being sober at Christmas is better than you think…

Key points

1.  No embarrassing mistakes

Whether it’s putting the wrong labels on presents, forgetting something really important or doing something at your office party that you later regret… alcohol dramatically increases the chances of you doing something you later cringe at!

2. You have more energy

This is a tiring time of year. There are 101 things to sort out and I bet it’s mainly you who’s responsible for making it all happen, right? Not drinking will give you more energy and headspace for figuring this stuff out. 

3. Your money goes further

If finances are tight right now, take a moment to work out how much you normally spend on booze at this time of year. This is a month when most of us go out more than usual. Drinking alcohol is guaranteed to make your bar bill much bigger.

4. Driving yourself home!

I still love being able to jump in my car at the end of a great night and drive myself home. No waiting around for a taxi, trying to flag one down or paying for an expensive Uber. Being able to go out and then leave exactly when you want to feels very freeing.

5. Less drama

Real life isn’t like a Christmas card. Real families argue and things go wrong. However, the chances of you getting into a row, or overreacting to something are massively reduced when you’re sober at Christmas. 

6. Guilt-free festive food

A slice of Christmas cake contains at least 200 calories. A large glass of wine also contains around 200 calories. If you aren’t drinking, you’ve got room to indulge a bit more without feeling guilty!

7. Looking better

Alcohol dehydrates the skin, increases redness and can make you look puffy and bloated. It’s not a good look, and makeup can’t always hide it. I ask everyone I work with to take a before and after picture because your appearance will inevitably change.

8. No more acting

Pretending to be hangover-free and bursting with energy is draining. Trying to sneak a few extra drinks here and there without anyone noticing is also hard work… and that’s the last thing any of us needs.

9. More time

Sobriety gives you extra time in the day, which just feels great at this time of year. When you’re drinking, you don’t just lose time being drunk – it’s the sluggishness afterwards, the time lost worrying and the time spent putting things right and beating yourself up. 

10. Make memories (instead of forgetting them)

At the end of the day, this is what this crazy time of year is all about, isn’t it? Alcohol robs you of your memories and can leave the most special days blurry and forgettable. Being sober at Christmas gives you those special moments back… and you can’t put a price on that.

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