Club Soda expert & psychologist Helen O'Connor shares with us her 12 tips and ideas for moderating and controlling alcohol over the festive period.
This can be a time of (over) indulgence for many of us, with average alcohol consumption increasing by a staggering 40%. People who are or have been concerned about their drinking and are trying to do something about it can feel particularly concerned and vulnerable at this time of year. They worry that they will undo all their good work when they look at their diary and can’t seem to see a day or night for weeks on end when there won’t be booze involved. Just imagining how bad they are going to feel about themselves whilst and after consuming all this alcohol can make them feel panicky and anxious.
There are ways you can feel more in control of alcohol at this time of year – balancing a realistic outlook with a change in thinking and some tweaks to your usual Christmas traditions and routines.
You can read Helen's 12 Days of Christmas (Booze Control) tips and suggestions after the jump!
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