Always come back to your why. Are you doing it to boost your energy? Improve your sleep quality? Feel healthier overall? Hold onto that why. Then, when you want to cave after a bad day at work or your Tinder date ghosts you for the second time, remind yourself: Why am I not doing this? Why am I deliberately choosing to skip it? How will I feel when I achieve my goal? What emotions will I experience having completed this challenge? Worth noting: If you find that your why is because you're seriously concerned about your alcohol intake and are worried you may have an alcohol dependency or are abusing alcohol, you should talk to your doctor or seek out the appropriate support services listed below.
If you or a loved one is experiencing signs of addiction or alcohol dependence, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline is a free, 24/7, and confidential service you can call for information and treatment referral. It's 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Plus, find other resources at samhsa.gov.
