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we may usually do. With this often comes more drinking, which is great, but can catch up
with you as the year nears the end. Come January, many people look to reduce their alcohol
intake or even pack it in completely…sound familiar? We’re on hand to give you five helpful
tips on how to have a successful Dry January.
No hangovers – yippee!
Deeper/ better quality sleep.
Improved mental clarity
Heightened productivity
Improved general health – lowers blood pressure, diabetes risk and cholesterol (1).
Improved appearance – brighter eyes and skin
Less anxiety/worry
Being more in tune with your emotions (and having better connections with those
around you)
Saves money
1. Tell people you are doing it: Let friends and family know your plan and encourage
them to keep you accountable…it may even be encouraging to do it with a friend.
2. Be prepared for questions: You definitely don’t need to justify your choice to stay
dry in January, of course, but it can be helpful to have your reasons prepped if
someone gets pushy and insists you join them for a drink and won’t take no for an
answer. Stand your ground, and don’t let them get the better of you.
4. Remember why you are doing it: Circling back to your motivation for adopting this
behaviour change will undoubtedly give you the boost you need to succeed as the
days progress.
5. Pace yourself and/or have a drink limit: If you’re opting for more of a ‘damp’ Jan,
setting yourself a limit, e.g. maximum 2 drinks, and sticking to it across the course of
the evening/night can be really helpful.
Alcohol Change has also shared some tools for a brilliant Dry Jan here.
So, whether you’re thinking of stopping the booze for January or just cutting back a little, I
hope we’ve given you all the info to make an informed decision. Good luck!
If you would like to discuss a bespoke plan, book a call with one of our all-knowing
nutritionists to discuss further. Have all the information you need but just don’t want to cook?
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References
(1) Mehta G, Macdonald S, Cronberg A, et al (2018). Short-term abstinence from alcohol and
changes in cardiovascular risk factors, liver function tests and cancer-related growth factors:
a prospective observational study. BMJ Open 2018;8:e020673. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2017-
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