Going a month without drinking alcohol and radically changing your relationship with it can be scary. But this effort is truly beneficial for your physical and mental health.
Here are the documented benefits:
- - 71% of participants sleep better*
- - 88% of participants save money*
- - 71% of participants improved their ability to concentrate*
Here are six tips for tackling this challenge in a relaxed way.
1. Say No to Alcohol
If you want to maximize your chances of sticking with this alcohol-free period, the first step is to remove alcohol from your home.
2. Anticipate the times when alcohol will be available
Dry January doesn't mean you have to give up socializing. You just have to arm yourself with iron discipline and learn to say "no."
Whenever you have the chance to drink—whether you're meeting with friends, at a business dinner, or at a family meal—resist the temptation.
3.Treat yourself to something
Just a reminder: 88% of participants save money, which means you’ll have a budget to treat yourself and reward yourself for your efforts. For example, you could start a savings jar for a trip and picture that trip as a goal to achieve. It’s important to set up a reward system to help you stick with it throughout the month.
Instead of a glass of wine or a beer, treat yourself or do something else that makes you feel good.
Craving chocolate? Treat yourself to some chocolate. Want to watch this movie for the eleventh time? Go ahead!
4. Have someone accompany you
On your own, it's not very stimulating, but in a group, it quickly becomes a motivating challenge.
Gather a group of friends to motivate each other, and get together for a non-alcoholic drink.
5. Fill up your calendar
In January, it's cold and the days are short… and because of COVID-19, your activities are even more limited.
It's time to make the most of this precious time to learn new things, discover new hobbies, and—why not?—start a new project.
Have you always dreamed of learning to dance or play an instrument?
This is probably the right time… Especially since you might be able to use the money you've saved to pay for a few lessons! And why not buy a new instrument?
6. Take a dietary supplement
A complete, natural detox program that helps your excretory organs eliminate accumulated toxic metabolic byproducts.
HANG-OVER can be taken at a dose of 1 tablet per day for 20 days to give your body what it needs to detox.
It helps you recharge your energy, rehydrate your body, promote the elimination of alcohol, reduce oxidative stress, and improve sleep quality.
*Results of the
study by the University of Sussex on the benefits of Dry January