Not Drinking Tonight: A Guide to Creating a Sober Life You Love

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After the latest gin-soaked 50th, a pack of us staggered home to carouse and cackle till 4am – waking the teenagers, who were most disapproving. I really appreciated the perspective as it felt free from moral judgement and stigma, while remaining honest and gentle. Amanda’s approach is realistic and relatable, she breaks down concepts in ways that are easy to understand and put into action. Don't fall back into the habit of drinking every day but keep it in moderation as it will be more enjoyable when you do enjoy a glass of wine with dinner. It’s the first book to help you address the root issues that cause you to reach for a drink, and create a life you love—one that is not perfect, but is messy and real and one you are fully present for.

Not to Drink [Physical, Mental, and More] 20 Reasons Not to Drink [Physical, Mental, and More]

You might find yourself having a conversation with someone who is sober curious and keen to learn from you in making their own changes. If we’re drinking smarter, we’re saying be much more conscious of what we’re drinking – and enjoy it more.

I appreciate the author doesn’t go heavily into their “rock bottom” or wild drinking stories as those can be a trigger for some. The benefits of not drinking totally outweigh the few hours of being tipsy or risking a hangover the next day.

Not Drinking Tonight: The Workbook: A Clinician’s Guide to

But, there was a lot more “therapy speak” than I expected and it wasn’t always clear how these topics related to moderation. I thought that wine was the glue, holding my life together, helping me cope with my kids, my stressful job and my busy life. Due to being a therapist myself, I found a lot of the information in Not Drinking Tonight redundant. Here she lists the unexpected benefits she found in going sober to help those interested in a what sobriety means for your lifestyle.The 35-year-old shared the news on stage during her Las Vegas residency show, addressing fans who were drinking ‘a pint of whiskey sour’.