4 Months Sober, What Have I Learnt? - Ellie Interviewed By Andy Ramage
Why I decided to go 365 days, ALL of this year, without any alcohol. I don’t have a ‘problem ‘ with alcohol by any stretch of the imagination, but I identified I was at a point in my life where it wasn’t serving me. I’d been considering it for a while, but I wasn’t ready to let go of my beloved red wine and cocktails until I decided to set a higher standard for my life. This year I’m on a mission to live my best life which means a lot of self-reflection on what is truly important—being in good energy and tapping into my inner spirit! 2022 has been a year of excitement and learnings so far, so I thought I’d share my alcohol-free experience for anyone who may need some motivation! KEY TAKEAWAYS Many assume that anyone who wishes to hold a conversation about a life away from alcohol, represent a problem in themselves, but this isn't the case. Alcohol abstinence isn't about ruining fun - it's about enhancing performance. Our brains are at the peak of their development during our teens and youth, and yet culture demands that we spend our social time by imbibing alcohol to excessive amounts, therefore limiting the potential that we can achieve during this crucial time in our lives. Alcohol can be a swift way to drown our sorrows and provide respite during tougher times. But this temporary salve does not address the underlying issues in our lives. We can only heal for good if we ask the tough questions and do the inner work. Many are dissuaded from the alcohol-free lifestyle, as a total ban can seem daunting. But the best advice is to start slowly - dip our toes into the water briefly. If we do so, the instant rejuvenating effects can be the most convincing argument. BEST MOMENTS 'It's about performance, it's about connection. It's about doing something that's a bit of a challenge' 'Just as you're evolving, that's a really powerful sub-conscious association' 'As a society we're always looking for the quick fix' 'What we've found is that alcohol causes the problem. It enhances the anxiety or the stress or the depression and then we drink to get out of that which only makes it worse' VALUABLE RESOURCES On A Mission - https://omny.fm/shows/on-a-mission Andy Ramage - https://andyramage.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EllieMckay