How can i stop drinking beer on my own?

Are you tired of waking up with a pounding headache and regret from the previous night’s beer binge? Do you feel like your life revolves around alcohol, rather than the other way round? Are you ready to ditch drinking beer altogether for good? Well, look no further! This guide will provide practical tips on how to quit drinking beer, all while tickling your funny bone.

Acknowledge Your Problem

The first step in quitting anything is admitting that you have a problem. Drinking excess amounts of alcohol isn’t uncommon but not accepting it might be. You’re not alone in this struggle, many people fall victim to their love for booze – except maybe Betty White (she has quite an endurance). So take a deep breath, look yourself in the mirror, and proclaim out loud “I am addicted to beer.” Once that declaration leaves your lips ‘go ahead‘ pour one more glass because nobody said quitting was easy.

Set Achievable Goals

Quitting cold turkey may sound romantic but very unrealistic – let’s be honest we aren’t World War II soldiers given rum rations anymore. The idea is to cut back slowly; start by reducing your daily intake by half or eliminating happy hours from every day consumption (I know Karen might complain about her drinks being skipped over at work gatherings- but hey!). Analyze when and why do you drink most during work/study hours or mostly after recreational sports/biker groups too(we see what goes down there). Then try replacing those intervals with productive activities like going for short walks/exercising/writing strongly worded letters(random acts appreciated) until eventually never-ending vodka mimosas don’t seem so tempting.

Find Your Support System

Beer lovers often bask in fellowship so much they forget everyone can’t handle its golden juices equally well (shocking right) . If friends lead us into temptation, we gotta change our friend circle (have you met Jeff?) during this process. Instead ally with people who want to see us succeed(loved ones/ over moralistic but supportive colleagues). Also try finding communities or groups having similar interests in quitting alcohol / group counselling and say ‘no’ together.

Substitute with Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Drinking beer could be for a variety of reasons – maybe it’s the taste, the social aspect or just simply as a lubricant for some instant shenanigans(one too many games of spin-the-bottle weren’t they?).Whatever that reason is , there are better substitutes that won’t destroy not only your liver but also your reputation(That time at office party- let’s not go back there). Try getting adventurous with unique non-alcoholic drinks(be creative!), currently trending items include Kombucha/Ginger beer/lemonade(garnished masterfully) .Trade beers on numbers with mocktails while still being social outcasts!

Here’s an idea: de-stress through art therapy(preference differs)- take up pottery/guitar/drawing classes(that ‘Van Gogh’ will wow them!)you never made time for before due to Beer distractions.Or might I suggest picking up a passion which didn’t have monetary gain earlier – like gardening/sports activity(not marathon training though).

Avoid Trigger Situations

It can be hard to resist temptation – especially when it comes from external factors where “one drink wouldn’t hurt?”,where peer pressure and persuasion is strong.One has control over environments; so prepare beforehand by anticipating such temptations. Transform routines one associates with drinking (@workplace/certain areas around town/home facades/shows/clubbing scenes). Replace these trigger situations with something productive.Right down an alternate path!

Have Personal Clarity

Quitting isn’t easy.Self-doubt creeps in more than once(or twice!).Confidence in one’s decisions can only arise when one is clear about their motives behind this resolution. Tackle those uncomfortable questions head-on- what was causing the excessive drinking? Is drinking affecting your work/studies ?Or do you just want to lead a healthier lifestyle? Discover the root and remind oneself always!!

Reward Yourself!

Reward yourself with non-alcoholic indulgences once milestones are reached(they need not be small) – could be visiting that restaurant never tried before/ splurging on good quality chocolates(favors palate too!) / buying something special (not necessarily materialistic gift – tattoo sessions may sound perfect eh!).

Need more ammunition at hand, here are some pro tips that should keep Beer cravings away –

Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will quench alcohol pangs.(spend less money too)

Get Enough Sleep

Lack of sleep weakens self-control(those who pulled all-nighters know it), making you more susceptible to temptation.

Keep Busy:

Engaging productive activities like workouts/binging favorite shows(preferably alone 💁🏻‍♀️) help stay distracted, beat anxiety & raise serotonin levels or simply anything enjoyable/hobbyist!

Meditate & Reflect:

Meditate during evenings.Mental clarity& indulgence into deep breaths help reflect better over past days/month(s).

Alcohol Content	Serving Size	Calories
Bud Light	16 fl oz	110
Heineken	12 fl .oz	142
Guinness Draught	/Can	/128

Final few words, quitting beer isn’t an easy task,but then neither was running after ice cream trucks as children. Take small steps, be self-aware and always remember why one started. Reform old habits that triggers alcohol craving with new productive interests.Repeat after me, “it’s a journey not a race(though you might have to run in some!!)”.🍺 Cheers to better times(and mocktails!)