Here’s What Happened When I Quit Drinking

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Here’s What Happened When I Quit Drinking

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The mornings are so much easier when I’m not drinking (this is even after just 2-3 drinks) and it turned into my favorite part of the day, I wake up feeling up feeling great and excited to start my day.

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More Mental Space If you’re questioning your drinking, you probably spend (waste!) a lot of mental chatter on “should I drink? should I not drink?” back and forth. Removing the question will free up precious mental space. Arrow Learn more

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Here’s What Happened When I Quit Drinking

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Here’s What Happened When I Quit Drinking

-Easier Mornings -No More Shame or Guilt -More Energy -I Felt My Feelings -Noticing the Little Things -Better Sleep -Read More Book -Found Real Self-Care -More Time -More Mental Space

The mornings are so much easier when I’m not drinking (this is even after just 2-3 drinks) and it turned into my favorite part of the day, I wake up feeling up feeling great and excited to start my day.

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