Our Break Up

• July 7th must have been a big night? 

• Yep, it was! I listened to a nudge. Have no regrets

• Last hurrah (didn't know it at the time though)

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July 8th 

• Lots of journaling and deep dive research

• Landed on Annie Grace’s 30-day experiment

• My relationship with alcohol was a long one with ups and downs. Plenty of shenanigans too! 

• Recent years it was not serving me more often than it was serving me.

• Only affected my relationship with myself (cognitive dissonance)

• Alcohol was clutching too hard on my thoughts, planning and internal dialogue

• I kept trying to fit it in (healthier versions, moderation, I tried it all)

 

My Rebuild

• Continued to intentionally move up target milestones 

• 45days, 60days, 90days then 1 year

• Around 3 months - extra motivation brought home our puppy 🐾

• Journaled through all the wins & challenges 

• Studied and Self-coached 

• Alcohol is NOT needed to relax, reward, celebrate, quiet my mind

• (I have solutions for them all - enter mocktails ;)

• Discovered mocktails & zero proof

• Became a new and fun hobby

• It’s a booming industry

• Get-to use my favorite wine glass
   

Talked openly when the time presented itself about LAF

“No one talks about this like you do!” 

 "I'm alcohol-free do you have any fun mocktails?"
 

• Planned and prepared 

• Yeti cooler packed, playlist made

• Ready for inquiring minds

• Support along the way

• Love my squad!

• Kept my momentum building new connections and friends

• Learned other friends were LAF

• No judgment for those who aren’t

• Connected with Legends of the a-f movement

 

Coaching 

• November hired my own coach to uplevel my coaching business

• Now a trusted friend, confidant, and advisor who is also a-f

• Winter felt the pull to coach others to LAF

• March A-F Coach training with Andy Ramage from the UK 

• May first LAF client

• Currently, coach training with Annie Grace & TNMI based in the US

• Now supporting clients who are intentionally not drinking but aren’t LAF yet

• With PMA, hope & healing v. fear, shame, and guilt

 

My Reboot/Conclusion

• LAF = Me. Only Better

• Life is so much better without alcohol. I have more space, time, and energy! 

• Plus, there is a mocktail for everything! 

LAF is my ultimate self-care move 

• I feel better, rested, calmer, healthier, and empowered

 

Grateful that I get-to:

•  Live the second half of my life without the influence or consequences from alcohol 

• Coach others to LAF, show and teach them how awesome it is to be a-f

• Be a part of this incredible alcohol-free movement!

The REVOLUTION is HERE! Cheers with my mocktail 😘