Start With Intention
Answer a few questions for yourself.
What are you hoping to gain from mindful drinking?
What kind of support will you need?
How will you need to change behaviors or environments?
Define your why or reasons for cutting back (it’s beneficial to write this down).
Having answers to questions like these will help you begin with intention.
Get to Know Yourself Again
Starting a mindful drinking journey will likely give you a few hours back each week that were previously spent drinking or recovering from drinking. Fill that time with plenty of rest and positive actions. This is how you’ll start building new habits that feel more aligned with your goals.
Get outside, be creative, pick up a book, whip up a new recipe, spend time with family, or help out your community - there are endless ways to spend your time. The most important thing is that it’s meaningful to you, and benefiting your life. As you notice “gaps” in your routine, be ready to make better, healthier choices. As humans, we change all the time, so it only makes sense that we get to know ourselves continually.
Re-Think Your Drink
We created Cut Above to make drinking less an easier transition and still just as tasty. It’s up to each of us to decide when and how much alcohol we want to consume.
If you’re sober-curious or starting a mindful drinking journey, you’re probably wondering what you’ll drink at parties and events now. And there was a time when you might’ve been stuck with soda or water, but not in the Sober Movement era!
Consider re-stocking your home bar with alcohol-free beverages. If you’re close to an NA bar or bottle shop, stop in to sample a few things by ordering a drink! Spending time in NA spaces is a fun way to figure out what you like, and maybe meet like-minded people. If you have a favorite or “usual” drink, chances are the non-alcoholic version exists.
Also, If you don’t know if you have an NA bottle shop near you, check out the map from Dry Atlas or order products online.
Take your power back by filling your cup with something you choose and genuinely enjoy.
Find Peer Support
Whether you’re participating in a dry month challenge like Sober October or are planning to stay sober/soberish for a while, community can make all the difference.
Start by inviting friends or family members who might be interested in supporting you to join your mission! If this isn’t an option, search for groups in your area or online to get connected with. Having a friend who understands what you’re going through on a personal level creates accountability and healthy motivation.
You can also try spending time in different places to find new passions or expand your social circle. Think about activities you love or have wanted to try, and make an effort to incorporate them into your schedule.
“The people I’ve met in sobriety and recovery spaces are the most self-aware, forgiving, hilarious, understanding, kind, strong, generous, compassionate, powerful, resilient, and intelligent people I have ever been lucky enough to know.” - Meg Fee
Revisiting your mindful drinking journey is an opportunity to celebrate your progress, learn from your experiences, and set new intentions. Stay committed to your path, knowing that every step you take brings you closer to a healthier, more mindful lifestyle. Incorporating zero proof alcohol options can be a significant part of your journey. Discovering and enjoying zero proof and alcohol alternative drinks can make social situations more enjoyable without compromising your goals. These alcohol free drinks not only support your mindful drinking journey but also offer delicious and satisfying experiences. We hope this helps you feel confident in starting your mindful drinking journey!
Click here to learn more about Cut Above and our mission.
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Try our Sample Size Variety Pack to discover which one is your favorite. (The variety pack includes all 4 Cut Above Spirits with 3 alcohol free cocktails in each of the 4 trial size bottles!)