Staying Sober Isn’t a Punishment - It’s a Gift
5 Tips for a Hoppy, Sober Easter
Sobriety isn't just fun; it's an experience. Living a life where you get to experience all the feels, the ups and the downs, is extremely rewarding as you can better appreciate your life in full colour, not just the grey zone.
Alcohol numbs the emotions - all of them. While many people enjoy the numbing of pain, sadness, and fear... it also prevents the experience of love, compassion, and happiness. Being able to feel is a tremendous gift, one that we have the luxury of exploring. Staying sober is fun and incredibly rewarding, but sometimes, it can seem harder at certain times of the year, especially if surrounded by other drinkers.
With the Easter holidays approaching, this may just be one of those times, like Christmas and the New Year, when your sobriety may be tested.
It's important to remember that you can still have fun, socialise, and enjoy life without alcohol. You may even remember where you hid the Easter eggs for the Easter egg hunt!
Here are my 5 tips for a Sober Easter:
Plan Ahead/Be Prepared
If you're attending Easter parties or family gatherings, plan ahead and bring your own non-alcoholic drinks to avoid temptation and so that you don't feel like you're missing out.
Tip, take extra because you'll probably find that other people want to drink what you're drinking!
Be Present
Often, when we start to hear the voice of the 'wine witch' calling us to 'just have one', it's because we start thinking of the 'good' times (which were bad times but with rose-tinted, tunnel vision). Instead, be present, look at the things around you and identify only facts. Say them out loud, what you're wearing, where you're sitting, what can you hear? What can you smell? Are the walls blue? etc. Doing this can help stop rapid thought and bring you back to the present.
Self-Care
An extended break can be a great time to practice some self-care. Perhaps plan a home spa treatment, take time for a relaxing bubble bath, meditate, journal or make a cup of tea and snuggle up with a good book. Self-care isn't selfish. It's essential!
Get Active!
Choose sober-friendly activities such as getting out in nature, walking/hiking, having a picnic in the park or by the beach or simply playing board games at home. There are often markets or community activities happening in your local area during the holiday period, which can be fun to explore.
Show Gratitude
When you feel yourself needing a drink, start reminding yourself what you're thankful for. You can do this out loud or silently to yourself but start reciting all the things you're grateful for and appreciative of. Writing a list is even more helpful. Experience the JOMO, not the FOMO!
Sobriety is the gift that just keeps giving!
An Eggsceptional Easter Mocktail so Everybunny can Celebrate!
The Pink Bunny
Ingredients
30ml freshly squeezed blood orange (or cranberry) juice
30ml fresh lime juice
60ml alcohol-free Rosé*
Elderflower tonic or Soda water or to top off*
Blood Orange wheel and mint sprig, thyme, or rosemary for garnish
* Sparkling alcohol-free Rose can be used instead of alcohol-free Rosé & tonic/soda water
Method:
Fill a large wine glass with ice. Take a slice of blood orange and press it against the inside of the glass.
Add the blood orange or cranberry juice, lime juice and alcohol-free Rosé (or sparkling Rosé alternative). Stir gently.
Top with tonic or soda water
Garnish with a sprig of rosemary, thyme, or mint.
Serve straight away and enjoy!
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I hope you’ve been inspired to start practising self-care and taking some time out for you. If you need help on your journey to self-care in sobriety, I’d love to chat. Simply book a free call via the button below.
Happy Easter!
