4 Non-Alcoholic Valentine’s Drinks That You’ll Love
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
If you’ve always thought that Valentine’s Day means being wined and dined, you might be feeling a little left out as the holiday approaches! Whether you’re planning a special dinner at home or heading out on the town – we want to make sure that you love what’s in your glass and don’t feel as if anything is missing. This Naked Mind is bringing you non-alcoholic Valentine’s drinks that you’ll love. Start reading and make sure to screenshot your favorites in case your bartender is stumped on how to make your drink of choice! 4 Non-Alcoholic Valentine’s Drinks That You’ll Love Tiki Tumbler Thi ..read more
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How To Stop Using Alcohol to Escape – Maxi’s Naked Life
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
Maxi found himself regularly using alcohol to escape. It was his one and only coping mechanism – until it stopped working for him. Despite his young age, Maxi has done a large amount of living in that time. Thanks to This Naked Mind he is now committed to living that life alcohol-free. Those first drinks In Australia, it’s pretty common for teenagers to really involve themselves in drinking really early. But for me, it was high school, probably 16 years old, 17 years old, and just drinking on the weekends with friends, but it was crazy from the start. One-liter bottles of Absolut Vodka. I have ..read more
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My Secret To Happily Living Alcohol-Free – Darcy’s Naked Life
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
Living alcohol-free didn’t come quickly or easily to Darcy. And happily living alcohol-free took even longer! Darcy shares her journey, her struggles, and her triumphs in her Naked Life story below. Alcohol’s place in my life My mother gave me a set of very frightening experiences through her own drinking, and that of her boyfriends. This led to my own complicated relationship with alcohol. Which, of course, was influenced by how complicated life can get as well. As with so many other people, I was aware that I was drinking regularly, but it did not occur to me that I had a ‘problem’ until I g ..read more
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How To Maintain Control When Dry January Ends
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
You did it! You made it through Dry January! Maybe you stayed alcohol-free all 31 days, and perhaps you had a Damp January instead where you cut back on your alcohol intake. Here at This Naked Mind, we celebrate your wins no matter your chosen path. Because to us awareness around your relationship with alcohol and a desire to change it is far more important than the numbers you can check off. So what happens when Dry January ends? Do you go back to drinking the way you did before? Should you remain alcohol-free? Where is the road map to navigating your relationship with alcohol after taking a ..read more
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How I Found My Alcohol Off Switch – Matt’s Naked Life
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
Like so many of us, Matt was convinced his alcohol off switch was defective. He could never find traction when taking a break from drinking. And once he started, there was no stopping. Matt committed to changing his relationship with alcohol after an enlightening conversation with a friend. Discover how he finally found his alcohol off switch. Alcohol was always there Alcohol has always been in my life from a very early age. I had a very happy childhood, don’t get me wrong, but it was always surrounded by alcohol and pubs on family occasions. Living and growing up in the UK means that alcohol ..read more
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How Do I Moderate My Drinking?
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
How often have you asked yourself “How do I moderate my drinking?”? How many Google searches have you completed on “How do I control my drinking?”? If you’ve lost count, and you’re still drinking more than you’d like to – you’re not alone! And there is hope – no matter how many times you feel like you’ve failed and no matter how many methods you’ve tried in order to moderate drinking. I want to moderate my drinking.  It seems like we’ve all said it. And research shows that many of us are indeed trying it. An October 2022 study by Veylinx shows that almost half of Americans are attempting ..read more
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Learning How To Live Without Alcohol – Ali’s Naked Life
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
Learning how to live without alcohol was a struggle that Ali endured for years. No matter how many issues alcohol created in her life, she just couldn’t seem to find freedom from it. It took a fateful Google search and discovering This Naked Mind to make her realize that she could indeed live without alcohol and live well without it. Read on as she shares her story. Why I chose alcohol Growing up my dad was a heavy drinker. Mum wasn’t although she suffered depression and anxiety and a traumatic childhood herself. This set the stage for my own issues with anxiety, depression, and alcohol. Being ..read more
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What Happens After Not Drinking For 30 Days?
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
It seems like alcohol-free and alcohol-reduction challenges keep gaining popularity. There’s Dry January, Feb Fast, Moderation March, Dry July, and Sober October. And for those that don’t want to be tied to a particular month – we have The Alcohol Experiment, while others might take part in the Whole 30. Regardless of when or why you decide to cut alcohol out for 30 days (or more!), you’re doing it because you expect to get something out of it. You probably want to know what happens after not drinking for 30 days. We all know that change doesn’t happen overnight so we’re going to take you thro ..read more
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How To Stop Secret Drinking – Franny’s Story
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
Secret drinking and dealing with the consequences of our drinking is a common theme that connects so many of us. Franny found herself trapped by her ever-escalating alcohol use. This Naked Mind showed her how to stop secret drinking. Shameful Secret Drinking It feels impossible to encapsulate my experience of drinking for 18 years. In a lot of ways, I’m not surprised to find myself here, breaking generational cycles. Alcohol has roots in my family tree, and we tend to reflect a common societal belief when it comes to alcohol abuse: that it’s the person to blame, not the booze. It was a dirty a ..read more
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Celebrate National Mocktail Week with these 5 Drink Recipes!
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by Diana Oliver
1y ago
The second week in January is celebrated as National Mocktail Week! The entire month happens to be home to a variety of food and drink-related holidays though! We’re bringing you 5 drink recipes inspired by these holidays. You’ve been training your brain to transform its idea of just what a treat is! These refreshing and indulgent drinks allow you to continue that work. Let’s get to mixing! 5 Drinks for National Mocktail Week Chocolate Cherry Mocktini January kicks off with Chocolate Cherry Day on the 3rd. While that date may have passed, there’s no reason not to indulge in the delicious ..read more
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