Ruari Fairbairns | One Year No Beer

Cravings: What they are, how they work and what you can do to stop them

Cravings testing your resolve? Catching you by surprise? Tempting you off course? We’ve got you. You can have all the willpower and determination in the world but when those pesky cravings come calling, they can really put you to the test. Understanding what’s going...

I was allowed to come to realisations on my own – Rachel Walczak

I was surrounded by one enormous hug that said to me “This is your journey, and we are here for you no matter what it looks like.” That is so powerful. Before joining OYNB, I was the kind of drinker that could never have just one. Or even five. I have always had a...

Understanding the habit loop: Change your habits

Do you find yourself doing things, just because that’s what you’ve always done? We introduce you to the habit loop. Habits are behaviours that are repeated so often, they become almost subconscious—they’re part of your routine and can be tricky to break. Some habits...

I feel like I have a superpower! – Shannon Johnson

I have invested in my own personal growth and the payoffs keep rolling in. Here’s the thing… I got into the habit of thinking that life was more fun with a drink, that drinking is a valid way to celebrate a win. Habits are funny things, doing things the way you have...

The OYNB methodology: Why are our challenges so effective?

Stopping drinking on your own can be difficult, but joining a movement with others across the globe? Now, that’s more like it! With a 95% success rate, our alcohol-free challenges are leaders in supporting people transform their relationship with alcohol and...

My life is unrecognisable compared to my drinking days – Nicola

I have safety for me and my children, self-worth, health, a job I love, more spare money… the list is endless. How marvellous it that?! Alcohol and excessive drinking is insidious. I was drinking well in excess of the recommended healthy units: about two glasses of...