The OYNB Podcast
The OneYearNoBeer Podcast will inspire you to take, or support your journey on a 30, 90 & 365 day challenge to stop drinking and focus on healthy habits.
How better sleep can improve employees work performance
Getting an optimal amount of sleep doesn't just boost mood and infuse the body with extra energy—it can also improve on-the-job performance of employees. When we're drowsy, the brain is not as creative and doesn’t process information as quickly or retain important...
How to make sure you are a wellness champion in the workplace
Want to ensure you are a wellness champion at work? We round up the top expert advice, wisdom and ideas, from life coaches to Zen Masters, on how to be a wellness champion not only at work, but at home and in your personal life too… discovering that in fact, this is...
“Hands down the BEST decision I ever made” – Sara Pennella
"Since May 5th of 2019 life has dramatically changed for the better" I joined OYNB because for a while I had felt a bit like, ‘maybe I was drinking too much.’ I always rationalised it, compared myself to others that were drinking just as much, convinced myself that it...
Creative Visualisation: Move in the direction of your dreams – by Rhona Reid
Can we really make things happen just by imagining it? As dynamic strategies go, isn’t that akin to throwing a coin in a well and wishing? Not really. Creative visualisation is the act of imagining an achievement or outcome that is important to you – is regularly...
How to support your staff in taking a break from alcohol this January
Employees spend a large portion of their lives in the workplace, thus the opportunity to care for and support the workforce in this time is great. In the United Kingdom, more than 25 million adults in England regularly drink alcohol and, statistically, drinkers are...
Top five beers for if you are going alcohol-free this year – by Tom Coles
These are not just good alcohol-free beers. They are good beers that just happen to be alcohol-free. It is common for individuals and groups to take part in an alcohol-free month at this time of year, after the excesses of the festive period. Whether you have joined...
“I could feel myself getting happier step by step” – Stewart Macleod
"Any fear I have is no longer about a life without alcohol, but of giving up everything I have gained on this journey." As I moved through my adult life, the way I handled alcohol evolved dramatically. From a social drinker who enjoyed a night out, I found myself...
Nutrition: How to start the year with a healthy diet you can stick to – by Daisy Steel
It’s a new year, a new decade and a good time to make a new start. Many of us will have chosen losing weight or going vegan, along with giving up alcohol as one of our new year’s resolutions. But beginning a diet can be overwhelming. There are bound to be challenges...
“life is SOOOOOO amazing without alcohol!” – Laine Berkeley
Since High School I was the life of the party! First to get to the party and the last to leave. Always drinking more, laughing louder, going bigger and never discovering my ‘off switch’. This behaviour never really stopped, continuing throughout my adulthood, only...
Taking a break from alcohol this New Year? OYNB has got your back
At this time of year, it is common to be formulating your New Year’s resolutions and considering how you can start 2020 on the right foot. Taking a break from drinking has a whole array of benefits, so if you decide to take on this challenge for the New Year, it could...
Six fabulous mocktail recipes to celebrate Christmas
Alcohol-free cocktails, or mocktails if you like, are a great way to celebrate special occasions in style! If you have been following our series of alcohol-free drink alternatives, you may have seen the following blog posts: ‘The best non-alcoholic and low-alcohol...
Why a corporate wellbeing programme should be top of your agenda for 2020
A corporate wellbeing programme for employees is a mutually beneficial scheme for workers and employers. Prioritising employee wellbeing spotlights the importance of positive mental health and wellness for workers, and improves employees quality of life impacting...
5 simple ways to cut sugar from your diet – by David Dack
Can you guess how much sugar the average Briton ingests every year? The answer may shock you. Surveys put that number at around 60 grams of sugar every day, which is three times the daily recommended limit. According to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey, the...