I must have been living under a rock when it came to knowing that “Dry January” was even a thing and what it was all about.
There are trends for everything nowadays, so it doesn’t seem to be a surprise that there is also a trend for starting the year off sober!
What is Dry January?
“Dry January ” is a month when many people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol after the excesses of drinking for the holidays and throughout the year.
They start the new year on a sober, clearer, more refreshed and healthier mind.
From my understanding and research I have gathered, this campaign has marked back all the way to 1942 when it was then called “Sober January” and practiced throughout the United States and European Countries.
Does this mean anything to you?
Is it worth giving it a try?
Here are 9 reason to give “Dry January” a try;
- You want to shed some weight
- You want clarity and a better mental state
- Lower cholesterol
- Enjoy increased energy
- Increase your immunity
- Increase your bank account (save money)
- Lower your risk for diabetes
- Learn about your relationship with alcohol and how it affects you
- Lower your risk of developing cancer
I am pretty convinced, Dry January seems pretty encouraging and beneficial to give it a try.
You may feel more content and at ease with your life and how alcohol may have affected your daily life.
Maybe you had no idea it was playing a factor in your depression, anxiety, anger or work performance, even your relationships.
However, it can also reveal potential side effects of possible withdrawal symptoms in individuals that drink mild- moderate amounts.
Meanwhile, there will be some who partake in Dry January anticipating it to be a short-term thing, who later decide to stick to their new lifestyle for longer.
No matter what, you’ll have a fresh start to the year that includes a fresh perspective on how alcohol plays in your life, and how it has contributed to you!
Is Dry January worth it?
That’s a question you’ll have to answer!
After you give it a go, there aren’t really any downsides to giving your body a rest from alcohol for any period of time.
But, if you ask me, Dry January is well worth the effort!
It might not be easy, but it’s a good opportunity to reset at the start of the year, evaluate your drinking habits and feel more in control of your choices.
So, what do you have to lose?
CHEERS
This post was written by Lauren K., and published by Convenient Counseling Services.
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