Stop Drinking with Simple 6 Steps
Drinking means taking alcohol or alcohol related things like wine, vodka etc. It is very dangerous for both the mental and physical health.
In this article we will discuss how to stop drinking following 6 simple steps. So without further ado let’s get started-
STEP 1: MONITOR YOUR DRINKING
Before you plan
how to stop drinking alcohol, spend one or two week monitoring how much you usually drink and when. In this session you should find answers of some questions including-
1. How much do you drink?
2. How often do you drink?
3. Why do you drink?
There are certainly things that push you to drink. Like people, emotion, memory, incidents, places etc. Find them out. It will help you a lot.
STEP 2: SET UP YOUR GOALS AND TAKE MOTIVATION
It becomes easier to stick on your goals if they’re clear, achievable and you are determined to win it. So, at first set your goal that you are going to stop drinking.
Think about it that it will change your life, perception entirely. You can consider this things when you set up your goal-
1. You will feel healthier.
2. You have opportunities to lose weight.
3. You will be able to sleep better.
4. You can save more money.
5. Your family will be happy hearing it.
6. You will be able to lead a decent normal life.
STEP 3: STOP DRINKING
Thousands of plans and motivation won't work if you don’t stop drinking by yourself.
So take a hard decision now thinking of its positive outcome. Think about what you will get if you stop drinking.
You can stop drinking in two phases-
1. Prepare a 1 month schedule. Decrease the rate of drinking day after day. It might be hard for you, but do it.
2. After 1 month has passed, promise yourself that you will never drink again. And do so.
It will hard to stop drinking if you are so addicted. But you should do it. In first time you will feel very bad, but after you get used without it you will start feel better than ever.
STEP 4: MAKE A SUPPORT NETWORK
If you feel bad being alone, then make a support network. It can include your family, your friends, your relatives, your teacher or even doctors.
Support network really helps in this case. If you feel something bad, share with them. Success rate is much higher with those who have support networks than others who don't have.
If you feel physically mentally sick, consult with a psychologist. If you need something, tell your family. It will help you a lot.
One thing to remember,” Nothing is impossible.”
STEP 5: BE KIND TO YOURSELF
Don’t break your goal at any situation and do a favour, be kind to yourself. Just remember there is nothing good in drinking. It always brings harm. Here is some of the common problem with drinking-
1. Alcohol can result in critical physical problems such as liver damage.
2. If you’re pregnant, drinking alcohol can hurt your unbo
baby.
3. Over drinking can strain family, professional and social connections.
4. Alcohol misuse can lead to bad decisions and wrong choices.
5. Alcohol abuse can often lead to costly legal difficulties.
Changing or remaking any behaviour is tough. Don’t give up. Get back on the horse and then keep going.
STEP 6: FIND ALTE
ATIVES TO DRINKING
You should find an alte
ative to drinking. It will help you a lot. There are a lot of things to do. Just find out what you like to do, what is your passion, what is your dream and follow it.
You can consider this steps as well-
1. Do exercise when you feel to drink.
2. Pass your time in recreation, playing video games.
3. Watch movies or listen to music or whatever you like.
4. Chat with someone you like.
5. Read books or learn something new.
6. Do physical sports like football, cricket, badminton, chess etc.
So that’s all you need to do. If you are determined to stop drinking, you will certainly be able to stop it.