COURTNEY ANDERSEN

Is drinking after work every night really considered being an alcoholic? Do you find yourself having too much to drink after you told yourself you’d only have one? Or do you truly have a healthy relationship with alcohol?

It can be hard to draw the line between drinking too much and not. And that’s where we find ourselves starting to become a little curious about this sober thing.

Are you ready to dig your claws into your drinking habits and uncover the dirt on your own relationship with high-functioning alcoholism?

What is a high-functioning alcoholic anyway?

Okay, okay, so it’s now officially called “alcohol use disorder,” you’ll still hear a lot of people talking about “alcoholism” or “alcohol abuse.” It's a condition that ranges from mild to moderate to severe. And it’s all still problem drinking, even if you think it's “mild.”

Alcohol use disorder comes in many shapes and sizes, but the main thing...

Look, I’ve been eyeballing a lot of crazy drinks lately. Specifically non-alcoholic mocktail drinks! If you get my emails, you've seen some of the awesome mocktails I've been sharing and daring you to try!

They are so fun and taste amazing for a sunny or a rainy day! If you’re looking for something refreshing to wet your whistle this summer, here’s a huge list of drinks you can try right in your own kitchen!

SUMMER FAVORITES 

1. FRESH STRAWBERRY LEMONADE 
2. PINEAPPLE LEMONADE
3. MINT + LIME SLUSHY 
4. SPARKLING PINEAPPLE PUNCH
5. PINEAPPLE HIBISCUS TEA 
6. HOMEMADE CHERRY SLUSHY 
7. ORANGE JULIUS 
8. RASPBERRY MANGO SLUSHY 
9. FRESH MINT LEMONADE
10. BRAZILLIAN LIMEADE 
11. PEACH LEMONADE 
12. MANGO LEMONADE 
13. WATERMELON BREEZE 
14. BLUEBERRY LEMONADE
15. BLACKBERRY LEMONADE SPRITZER
16. ORANGE CRANBERRY SPRITZER 
17. SONIC COPYCAT CHERRY LIMEADE 
18. COPYCAT STARBUCKS PASSION TEA LEMONADE 
19. ICED COFFEE 
20. COPYCAT STARBUCKS PINK DRINK 
21. ...

Whether you’re newly sober, sober curious, or been at this whole sober thing for a while now, sometimes you find yourself just plain bored without alcohol filling in the gaps. Instead of thinking about drinking again, I’ve got the perfect list of things to do instead of having a drink filled with regret.

I dare you to try everything on this list! Find the one that brings you the most joy and repeat!

1. Go for a walk
   Exercise is super important in early recovery, but it’s also an easy way to feel great in a jiffy! Grab a friend, your dog, or enjoy the outdoors by yourself and just get walking.
2. Journal
   Starting a sobriety journal is pretty common and I highly recommend it to get through the tough days! Some ideas to get you started: gratitude list, perfect morning routine, triggers
3. Meditate
   Meditation is one of my top tips for staying sober over the last 8 years. It’s one of the best ways to get inside your own head and become the master of your thoughts.
4. Try a...

I get asked a lot if I support Mocktails and Non-Alcoholic Beers and if I drink them. 

The answer and YES and YES.

I believe you have to figure out if drinking NA's and Mocktails is something you can handle. I was told my first year of my Sobriety I shouldn't drink NA beer because it would cause me to relapse, and I'm still sober for 8.5 years. 

I enjoyed them if I went out and was social, and I found no harm in them for ME.

Now you are maybe a different and Non Alcoholic beer, and Mocktails can trigger you, and if they don't drink them, only you can decide!

My most favorite Non-Alcoholic Beer is WellBeing Brewing.

I'm obsessed with the Coffee Cream Brew and their CBD water. 

Check them out and receive your discount with code SOBERVIBES10 at checkout.

When it comes to the road of Sobriety and Recovery, you must find what works for you!

Want to figure out your Sobriety Triggers? Take my quiz!

The First Year of Sobriety...

"This shit can be messy on a day to day, but I will tell you every day of Sobriety is a gift, and I am beyond thrilled to have made a choice to live life without alcohol."

You need someone who's been there, gets it and knows how to have fun without drinking so you can get on with your life! 

Are you ready to ROCK your first year sober??? If yes, get your copy...

Read the Ultimate Guide to Sobriety: What to Expect Your First Year Sober so you can confidently side-step alcohol's deadly grip and maintain sobriety.

What's stopping you from getting sober forever?

Have you ever asked yourself that before?

Are you stuck on the continuous cycle of a toxic relationship with alcohol? 

It's ok if you are, but it's time to take a deep dive and figure out what's the threat to your sobriety!  

Take the quiz below.

TAKE THE WHAT'S THE #1 THREAT TO YOUR SOBRIETY

When I founded National sober Day back in winter of 2019, I really wanted to create a holiday that could celebrate Sobreity and add more awareness to the terrible disease of addiction. 

Here is what I wrote for the National Calendar Company for this amazing holiday.

NATIONAL SOBER DAY

National Sober Day on September 14th encourages us to celebrate Sober life and bring awareness to addiction. The entire day focuses on showing support for anyone living in sobriety. Not only that, but the observance sets a standard for the whole world that being sober is okay. Show your friends and family on the road to recovery by spending the day sober as well.

Ideally scheduled during National Recovery Month, the day supports removing the stigma associated with addiction. It opens the lines of communication that lead to better understanding. The day provides an opportunity to build educated support networks. It also strengthens existing ones. When systems are paved with an aware, loving,...

In 2020 I celebrated my eight years of sobriety! On August 18th, 2020, I had a little party for myself, covid safe, of course.  I love this day and think that you should celebrate your sobriety, but it's that much sweeter on your sober birthday.

Every year I am humbled on this day. 

To see where my life was to where my life is now is a complete 180.  

 The one change I made to my life compounded into the life I have always wanted.

 As each year passes, I continue to learn and grow as a person.  I love it.

Even in the year 2020, when the world was so heavy, I remained SOBER. 

I even hit another huge milestone of making it 3,000 Days Sober.

 So to celebrate sobriety and in the hopes of spreading it further, I wanted to share my top eight tips with you that have helped me in my recovery journey this far.

This journey is not comfortable, but one that is so worth it. 

Here are 8 tips to stay sober for my 8th sobriety birthday!

1. ...

Let’s face it, drinking alcohol isn’t doing you any favors. It’s shortening your life expectancy, causing stress on your vital organs, and let’s not forget about the uncomfortable hangovers. There are a number of factors alcohol plays on your body that cause long-term health problems. These range from dependency, to cancer, to damage to your major organs like your heart and liver just to name a few! 

Getting healthy is one of the biggest “why”s I see in wanting to get sober. 

Going sober is going to drastically change how you’re physically (and mentally) feeling on a daily basis. Finding a new exercise you enjoy doing is especially important now that you’ve given up the bottle to help take your mind off of it and to help you from relapsing, too.

Don’t worry about doing the ‘right’ workout. You can start as simple as walking the block, some basic yoga or pilates, or up it to your comfortability level....