Conquering Christmas: Sober Tips from Britt
Episode Overview
Bring your own glass and alcohol-free drinks to events. Having options helps maintain control and reduces temptation. Focus on making meaningful connections during social gatherings. Stay present and engaged in conversations without alcohol. Take breaks if feeling overwhelmed to avoid triggers.
Christmas can be a beautiful yet challenging time, especially if you're trying to stay sober. In this episode of 'How I Quit Alcohol', host Danni Carr chats with Britt, a HIQA graduate and wedding celebrant, about navigating the festive season alcohol-free. Britt shares her ingenious strategy of carrying her own glass and alcohol-free drinks to events.
This simple act of bringing a beautiful, vintage-style cup and her favourite non-alcoholic beverages helps her maintain control and feel less like the 'boring sober one'. They discuss how this approach not only avoids awkward moments but also makes social gatherings more enjoyable. Britt emphasises the importance of having options and feeling in control, which significantly reduces the temptation to drink.
The conversation is filled with practical tips and heartfelt reflections on staying present and making meaningful connections during the holidays. Britt's experience of her first sober Christmas is both inspiring and relatable, offering hope and practical advice for anyone facing similar challenges. If you're looking for ways to handle the festive season without alcohol, this episode is packed with useful insights and a touch of humour to keep things light.
Don't miss out on these valuable tips that can make your holiday season more manageable and enjoyable.