I decided to quit alcohol today. No particular reason. I was having breakfast this morning and the idea popped into my head, and I rolled with it. I would say I drink about 4 alcoholic drinks per week, usually wine and mostly while I’m writing letters, or messing around online.
I was really into wine for years. I would make it at home, or have it made at the wine shops (depending on if I felt like cleaning up after myself or not. Making wine is MESSY). I loved trying new drinks at the LCBO. I enjoy it, but I’m ready for a lifestyle change, and booze is on my hit list.
I watched a Ted Talk with a guy talking about The 100% Rule and what he said made a lot of sense to me. I was considering only drinking at social, or special occasions and I really wanted to try a shot of gin before hiking (I’ve heard it’s an amazing bug repellent). This guy made a lot of sense to me. He’s all about jumping all the way in, or your failure rate increases. I would probably go back to my regular habits of drinking alcohol throughout the week, if I didn’t cut it out completely.
So I’m jumping all the way in, no more alcohol. I feel good about it.
Update: This lasted about two months.
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