We love this one! But if tea isn’t your – ahem - cup of tea, you could also try any number of genuinely delicious alcohol-free drinks to try and hit the spot. Take a look at our alcohol-free drinks reviews and see what tickles your fancy.
January 2023 |
7 minutes
If it’s your first month-long dry challenge, you may have found the beginning of your challenge a bit gruelling. So maybe it would be a good time to hear some reassuring words from those who have been there before. We looked through the archives to find top tips from past participants from years gone by.
“Day 2 and I’m drinking tea as if my life depended on it.”
“Day 2 Dry! I am so comforted in finding other people who share my habits, feelings, and challenges - you guys get it! It makes me feel less alone.”
Many of our Dry January® and Try Dry® Anytime participants find the Dry January® and Beyond Facebook community group a great place to draw strength from. If you’re on social media, why not join the Facebook group and see if hearing from others (or sharing with others) works for you this January?
“The secret is to keep very busy in the evenings for the first few days.”
We’re all different, so this might not be right for everyone but if you’re someone who normally finds yourself reaching for a glass of wine while relaxing at home, there’s no harm in trying this one out. If it’s feasible for you, why not pack out your evening schedule for a couple of nights at the beginning of your challenge? You could make a nice dinner from scratch, find an evening exercise class at your gym or maybe organise a long overdue phone call to catch up with an old friend.
“End of Day 2. Ate a huge plate of spaghetti tonight instead of drinking.”
Of course, we can’t eat like kings every day, but the first few days of your 31-day challenge could be a good time to eat well. For some, being hungry can turn into a drinking trigger, so there’s definitely something to be said for keeping yourself feeling satisfied in these first few days as you get to know your cravings.
“When I decided to stop, this was not forever, just for the day, and then the next, and then the next. That thought really helped me in the early days.”
Here our alumnus shows us it’s all about breaking your challenge into manageable chunks. If the first few days are wobbly, just work through them hour by hour - this could end up being your superpower.
We hope you’ve found something in these tips from others that works for you. Remember to download the free Try Dry® app to help you stay on track during your challenge. With wellbeing and journalling features, top tips and expert blogs, and feel-good features which help you keep track of your dry days and see all the money and calories you’ve saved from not drinking, Try Dry® is your one-stop-shop.
