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If you’re already considering Dry January and pondering the best ways to track your drinking, you are probably familiar with many of the benefits Dry January can bring. Aside from reducing your calorie intake, the lack of hangovers from a month away from drinking will let you to focus on other goals, such as getting fit or pushing your career to the next level. Oh, and given the average cost of a pint, the financial savings can be pretty impressive too!
In addition to the rewards seen throughout Dry January, learning to track your drinking at the start of the year can help you cut back on drinking for the long haul.
The appeal of Dry January, particularly if you’ve overindulged yourself during the festive period, is growing by the year. In fact, 15% of Americans committed to it in 2021 according to YouGov and that number is expected to rise again in 2022.
Resisting the temptation for a full month can be difficult, especially if there are big sporting events or anniversaries to consider. With the right tools at your disposal, however, it will be possible. Some of the best motivational ideas include but are not limited to;
- Setting rewards throughout the month, such as buying a new outfit or video game,
- Teaming up with a friend so that you can use each other for motivation when things get tough,
- Finding new hobbies or commitments that will distract you from the temptation of drinking,
- Track your drinking (or rather lack of it) with the Drink Agenda app or website.
The last of those ideas may seem a little redundant but seeing your days of sobriety increase will give you a daily reminder of the progress made, which should keep you on track. It’ll also encourage you to consider other key factors, such as how much alcohol is safe to consume on a regular basis. As such, Dry January can truly become the catalyst for developing a better relationship with alcohol and a better relationship with yourself.
Very few people that complete Dry January will quit alcohol, and they shouldn’t have to unless they have a genuinely damaging dependence on booze. Nonetheless, rethinking the way you drink can have a telling influence on all aspects of your life – not least because it shows you are capable of achieving greatness while also underlining the benefits of organization and a winning routine.
Drink Agenda is the best way to track your drinking in a convenient fashion while it also provides access to your progress on a 24/7 basis. If nothing else, setting up your Dry January challenge shows that you are serious about succeeding. And quite frankly, a winning mindset is the most important weapon in your arsenal by far.
