Motivation

Six reasons to go sober in October: If you have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol and you haven’t stopped drinking yet, there are lots of reasons why signing up for Go Sober for October makes sense:

If I was drinking, I wouldn't be experiencing all these little happy moments. I'd still be in bed right now, feeling awful. I would have missed the ducklings. Whatever you're doing over Easter, being sober enhances the experience and adds value to your life.

Jo explains the difference that living life sober has made to her life and shares why going sober was the best decision she ever made. She also gives you a tip on how to make getting sober an easier ride.

Jo suggests that when you keep learning new things, you make yourself feel good, improve your wellbeing, and can stay sober more easily and (for those of you who like to understand how things work) also explains why.

Jo shares the first in a short series of videos explaining how you can improve your overall health and wellbeing when you stop drinking. This one explains the importance of social connections and how to make them.

It's a common misconception among people who have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol that alcohol gives them confidence. The truth is, that over time, alcohol strips you of self-respect, self-esteem and confidence. Jo explains how you rediscover your confidence when you remove the booze from your life.

Jo explains how breaking things down into small, manageable chunks helps to make your sober goals more achievable and motivating. You're more likely to feel confident and be successful when you take one small step at a time.

Jo shares a useful technique to use when you're feeling at war with yourself between the part of you that wants to reach for alcohol and the part of you that wants to stay sober.