Alcohol-free January
Are you planning to take part in "Dry January" by abstaining from alcohol for a month? If so, here are a few tips to help you stay on track and have a successful experience:
Dry January is an annual event in which people pledge not to drink alcohol during the month of January. The aim of this initiative is to give people the chance to reset a healthier relationship with alcohol, improve their health and save money.
Some people take part in Dry January to reduce their alcohol consumption after the festive season, while others see it as an opportunity to break unhealthy drinking habits.
The benefits for the body are manifold: better sleep, better digestion and increased energy.
Taking a break from drinking during the month of January can be a good opportunity to focus on your overall health and well-being.
Why not use this time to focus on a diet or try out new healthy habits like meditation or yoga?
Here are some tips for the hedonist in you:
1. Set yourself a goal: Determine why you want to do it and what you hope to achieve by doing it. This can help you stay motivated and focused.
2. Follow the Hedonist labs Detox program: take 1 tablet of HANG-OVER every morning for 20 days in 33cl of water to promote your body's detoxification process. Its composition helps combat oxidative stress and contributes to the proper functioning of the liver.
3. Plan ahead: Think about how you'll handle social situations involving alcohol, and suggest non-alcoholic drinks you can enjoy. If your best friend texts you at 5 p.m. in the middle of a Friday meeting to ask if you'd like to go out and party, this could be your chance to suggest other things.
4. Be aware of triggers: Be aware of situations or emotions that may trigger the urge to drink, and plan how you're going to deal with them.
5. Get support: Tell your friends and family about your goal and ask them for support. You can also join online communities or support groups to get in touch with other people who are participating in the event. And why not suggest to your close friends that we all do it together?
6. Don't make yourself feel guilty: it's okay if you take a wrong step or have a drink during Dry January, on the contrary, you should take it as a reward. Don't let a setback discourage you from continuing to work towards your goal. Instead, use it as an opportunity to reflect on what happened and make a plan to avoid similar situations in the future.
If you're on the verge of giving in, give us a call - we've got some great alcohol-free cocktail recipes for you!