I'm no longer annoyed by bedtime taking forever

During quarantine, I made a decision that surprised even myself. I stopped drinking wine. As a mom of three, out of work and home-schooling my kids, I had always turned to my beloved Pino Grigio for a daily release. I was a member of wine Facebook mommy groups and indulged in wine memes, liking and sharing them with my fellow wine-loving friends. It was all in good fun, right? But there came a point when it wasn't so funny anymore.

I realized that I wasn't in control anymore. I never crashed my car or did anything irresponsible, but the constant voice in my head asking if it was time for my daily glass of wine became too exhausting. And let's be real, who ever has just one glass of wine? Not me. I never had just one glass of wine, not once. The wine had control, and I was tired of it.

When I decided to cut back on wine, I soon learned how addictive alcohol really was. Even the thought of not drinking wine made me anxious and unhappy. But I knew that I needed help to break free from the hold that wine had over me. That's when I discovered "This Naked Mind" by Annie Grace. The science and straightforward approach of the book spoke to me, and I was hooked.

I also learned about a 30-day Live Alcohol Experiment that was starting, and I signed up for it immediately. The support and guidance I received from the coaches and community were instrumental to my success. Slowly but surely, I found freedom from the wine and the hold it had over me. I discovered that there was a better version of myself waiting to be unleashed.

And now, I'm no longer annoyed by bedtime taking forever, luring me to the glass of wine waiting for me. I'm never groggy from drinks the night before when my kids wake me up early in the morning, and I cherish every moment with them with a clear mind and present spirit. I'm able to give them the best version of myself, and that's priceless.

I'm not saying that I'll never have a glass of wine again, but now I no longer feel the urge or need to drink it. I feel free and liberated from the grip that alcohol had over me. And it's a feeling that I want to share with others. As a Certified This Naked Mind Coach, I help others find their own freedom from alcohol, just as I did.

Whether your goal is to cut back on drinking, take a break, or explore a new relationship with alcohol, I've got your back. Let's chat and figure out a plan that works for you. Freedom and happiness are waiting on the other side.