Changing your relationship with alcohol isn't simply a matter of willpower.

Boundaries are the fences of our psychological life, and discernment is the gatekeeper.

Developing discernment naturally leads to a smaller circle of friends.

“I want to, but when I attempted Dry January, I felt so alone,” a client said when I suggested he take part in Sober October.

Changing your relationship with alcohol doesn’t simply require willpower. It’s about understanding the behavioral patterns that trigger you to drink. Regardless of the time of year, I often urge clients who want to change their relationship with alcohol to take a 30-day reset.

Brown University analyzed data from over 150,000 Dry January participants and found that a temporary pause in drinking can lead to meaningful physical and psychological improvements, notably better sleep, improved mood, and meaningful shifts in mental health. Even participants who didn’t abstain entirely still experienced benefits, including improved mental........

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