Clearly Better Update
Clearly better update is an ongoing journal post about my thoughts on alcohol use! What benefits do I notice already? How much potential is there in terms of alertness and self-confidence? Can I stick to my goals?
Alcohol
Breakups and longing
Turning Back on My Old Friend Have you turned your back on someone really important for too few reasons? For a few weeks now, I’ve felt like our journey together is over. Or at least I feel we’ve been caught in a whirlwind of setbacks and regrets. I think it’s time to urgently move from … Read more
Pleasure Hunters – The Roots of Addictions
Finding the root causes of alcohol use is crucial for preventing the development of other addictions when one is eliminated. Benefits of overcoming alcohol use are often better motivator than negative effects.
Fun Without Alcohol
A couple of weeks ago I went out for a friend’s birthday and spent a couple of hours there in the pub. Can you have fun at a bar without drinking?! Well, I’ve often wondered, even enviously, that some people can go out and have fun without drinking. Throughout my adult life, I’ve usually chosen … Read more
Head Full of Substitutes
(Originally Feb11th 2025/FI) The counter started on New Year’s Day and I’ve now managed to do more than 40 days without alcohol. I’m wondering which expectations have been met here and what has surprised me. The answer for both is everything! I haven’t used the word drynuary to my friends, because this is much more … Read more
Freedom of Choice and Allowed Selfishness
(Originally Feb23rd 2025/FI) It’s been a tough week, but after the weekend I’ll be very happy about it! During the week at work, there was a lot of confusing shuttling from one problem to another, and at the same time there was a concern about my daughter’s affairs. How does a girl get things done … Read more