As the holiday season approaches, so does the pressure to drink. It seems as though every social gathering, from office parties to family gatherings, involves alcohol in some way. For those who choose to be alcohol-free, the prospect of navigating the holiday season can be daunting. However, staying alcohol-free this holiday season is possible. It’s all about staying curious and choosing to be mindful about how you want to feel. In today’s post, I will share some tips on how to navigate and thrive this holiday season alcohol-free, or alcohol curious - without judgement!

Tip #1: Stay Curious about Your Thoughts

The first step in staying alcohol-free this holiday season is to stay curious about your thoughts about alcohol. What is it that you desire from alcohol? Is it the taste, the social aspect, or the numbing effect? Once you identify your thoughts about alcohol, you can then evaluate whether they are aligned with your values. Staying curious and mindful in this way...