Ruari Fairbairns | One Year No Beer

My heart would swell with pride and gratitude – Kristin Fleming

On Christmas Day, 2020, I began my day with mimosas at 8:00 a.m. Throughout the day and evening, I drank wine on a consistent basis. This wasn't that unusual from any other day at this point in my drinking career. Always needing more, and never having enough. I...

Christmas drinking peer pressure: tips and advice for cutting back

Dreading the pressure to drink this festive season? Worried about temptations? We’re here to help Andy Williams famously crooned that the festive season is ‘the most wonderful time of the year’, but for those of us keeping away from the booze, Christmas is awash with...

Oh my gosh, how I have changed! – Tina Hyder

I wanted to know how it felt to earn OYNB – what would my life be like with a year without hangovers or drunken foolishness and better health? I was a weekend binge drinker who had slowly turned into a daily drinker plus binging on the weekends who was slowly...

Positive psychology: Showing gratitude can increase happiness

Grateful, thankful, appreciative or pleased. How focusing on the positive can make you a happier person At this time of year it’s common for people to consider what they’re thankful for – but no matter what you celebrate, there are benefits to making time to...

OYNB really does break the psychological cycle – Jayne Gomez

I have a lot of love and respect for myself because I make the time, effort and have the inclination to show up for myself every day I originally joined OYNB in April 2020 during the first lockdown when the 28-day challenge was being offered for free to those wanting...

Alcohol Awareness Week: Alcohol and relationships

Raising awareness around drinking It’s Alcohol Awareness Week (organised by Alcohol Change UK), and this year’s theme is alcohol and relationships. Makes sense, right? Alcohol and relationships are intertwined. Socialising with the people in our lives is exactly when...