If you’re participating in Dry January, a pledge to not drink any alcohol for the first month of the year, we salute you. It’s difficult to decide to forgo alcohol and make the decision to indulge in wellness, but we are here to support you. We all need a way to unwind, so here are a few ways to unwind that doesn’t involve alcohol. Plus, great tips for a dry January.
4 Ways to Unwind During Dry January
Hang out with a friend.
But make sure that friend isn’t going to pressure you to drink. Better yet, it would be great if that friend won’t be drinking either. Taking the time to hang out with friends cheers you up. Plus, it releases feel-good hormones like serotonin and oxytocin. Oxytocin calms the stress response, and studies have shown that it curbs the urge to stress drink too. Call up that (no alcohol) BFF and get hangin’!
Get physical.
Get working out! Jump on a bike ride, go for a run, check out a local HIIT class, or have a solo living room dance party. When you move your body, and the endorphins start flowing, it can alleviate the stress that drives us to drink. Even jumping in bed and having sex can be a great way to wind down at the end of the night.
Tackle a project.
Do you have some projects you have been meaning to tackle? Household projects you’ve long neglected can help distract you from the urge to drink. Yes, the hardest part would actually be starting the project, but the joy you will get once the project is done outweighs the initial burden. If you don’t have any projects, then maybe dive into a hobby you used to enjoy or try a new one.
Mocktails!
There are plenty of healthy and delicious mocktails that are just as tasty without the alcohol. Like this Cucumber Dill Mocktail.
ingredients
- ¼ cup cucumber juice (make your own or snag from a local juice bar)
- 1 TBS dill pickle juice
- 1 TBS lemon juice
- liquid stevia or monk fruit
- ⅔ cup lime soda water
instructions
- Place dill, lemon juice, and sweetener (start with a little, you can always add more if needed) and muddle.
- Add the cucumber juice, a couple of ice cubes, and shake well.
- Double strain into an ice-filled glass and top with soda water.
- Stir gently and serve.
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And just remember, your new happy hour habits might take a few tries to catch on. Following these tips for a dry January, we bet when you make the switch, you will soon recognize that your overall quality of life has improved. You’ll notice things like sleeping better, you’re less anxious, and you have more energy. You got this!
