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25/04/2026

Here are 4 signs you’re drinking too much. And it might not be what you expect...

1. What used to be reserved for weekend nights out has quietly bled into your week. The distinction between a ‘drinking night’ and a ‘school night’ has completely vanished.

2. You have an excuse for every scenario. If you had a bad day, you drink to relieve the stress. If you had a good day, you drink to celebrate the win.

3. You stay up late after your partner has gone to bed. You tell them you have ‘emails to finish’ or ‘a show to watch,’ but really, you just want to be alone so you can finish the bottle without anyone counting your glasses.

4. You wake up with a knot of anxiety in your stomach because you can’t quite remember how the night ended. You grab your phone to check your sent messages and call history

If this sounds like you, you’re not alone and you can make a change. Click the link in the bio to find the best strategy to reduce your drinking.

In July 2018, I decided to take a 30-day break from alcohol. My friend was shocked, asking how I would survive our trip ...
24/04/2026

In July 2018, I decided to take a 30-day break from alcohol. My friend was shocked, asking how I would survive our trip to Wimbledon sober.

And for a second, I panicked. How could I possibly watch the tennis without a glass of Pimm’s or prosecco in my hand?

Sitting there sipping an orange juice, I found myself watching the man sitting next to me...

He was constantly up and down, running back and forth to the bar to get drinks and heading off to the toilet.

I asked myself how he could even concentrate on the match. He was completely distracted by alcohol. And I was still fully present.

After an awkward first half hour, I kept a clear head while everyone else got blearier. Maybe you don't need a drink to enjoy yourself...

20/04/2026

5 steps to take your power back from alcohol:

1. Ditch willpower
2. Track your triggers
3. Rewire your response
4. Drop the moderation math
5. Let go of the “falling off the wagon” metaphor

If you’re ready to break the cycle, click the link in bio and I’ll show you exactly how.

19/04/2026

In the 90s, I was the picture of success. A six-figure salary in London, wearing the smart suits.

Four nights a week, I’d black out at the bar, my alcohol level so high I couldn’t form new memories.

And every morning, I sported my hangover like a badge of honor.

But that one night was different…

I had taken a cab home from a party in South London, and after we dropped off my two friends, the driver got lost or perhaps I was too drunk to tell him my address.

We arrived at my apartment and I fished for the money in my purse, but he insisted it wasn’t enough.

And after dropping all of the coins in frustration, he turned around and punched me in the face.

You might think: "That was it. That was the wake-up call." Wrong. That didn't stop me.

I carried on drinking for years after that. Because I still had the job. I still made the meetings. I told myself I was just "playing hard."

I didn't stop because of the punch. I stopped because I rewired my brain to kill the desire. If you want to know how I did it, give me a follow.

18/04/2026

You don’t lack willpower. You’re just trying to solve the symptom without addressing the root cause. Click the link in the bio if you want to try the Alcohol Freedom Method to reduce your drinking for good.

In the 1990s, I joined the London corporate world and embraced the work hard play hard culture.Despite earning a six-fig...
17/04/2026

In the 1990s, I joined the London corporate world and embraced the work hard play hard culture.

Despite earning a six-figure salary and running marathons, I would binge drinking and occasionally get black outs.

As my career advanced, my drinking shifted to daily wine to numb my anxiety and stress.

And it only got worse when at 28, I travelled Asia to escape my burnout, hoping to reset. But I just drank every single night instead.

For decades, I tried tricks like Dry January, but I always found myself falling back to old habits.

At age 49, I hired a life coach and finally realised I had a psychological dependency on alcohol.

In July 2018, I took a 30-day break from alcohol; my anxiety cleared, and my sleep improved drastically.

I extended my break to 100 days, and finally reached a place of "zero desire" with alcohol.

I quit drinking entirely and founded Just the Tonic Coaching to help other high-achieving professionals.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to expore working together, click the link in the bio.

16/04/2026

If you find yourself drinking in your retirement, you’re not alone. Many people who have worked in the corporate world end up over drinking when they retire to fill the time. But if you are ready to change your habits, click the link in the bio and see if my Alcohol Freedom System is right for you.

Here are three ways to tell the difference between a normal drinker and an over drinker…An over drinker uses alcohol as ...
16/04/2026

Here are three ways to tell the difference between a normal drinker and an over drinker…

An over drinker uses alcohol as a tool to self-medicate and numb out work stress and uncomfortable emotions.

A normal drinker might enjoy a drink occasionally, but doesn't rely on it to handle their stress or exhaustion.

An over drinker is constantly doing "moderation math." Making strict rules about only drinking on weekends or stopping after two.

A normal drinker doesn't have to think about it. They've reached a point of 'no desire' when it comes to alcohol.

An over drinker often wakes up at 3 AM with a racing heart, piecing together the night before, justifying their drinking...

A normal drinker doesn't have anything to be ashamed of. They went home after one or two drinks, feeling great.

If you rely on a bottle of wine to survive the evening, you are not alone. Click the link in my bio to learn how you can change your drinking.

14/04/2026

Here are the 5 steps to actually take your power back from alcohol:

1. Ditch willpower: it’s not a discipline issue, it’s psychological
2. Track your triggers: know exactly why you drink
3. Rewire your response: replace alcohol as your “off switch”
4. Drop the moderation maths: aim for zero desire, not rules
5. Lose the shame: setbacks are data, not failure

Ready to stop using willpower to not drinking? Click the link in my bio and I’ll show you the exact path to do so.

14/04/2026

If you suspect that you or someone you know is overdrinking, here are 4 traits to confirm that suspicion:

1. What used to be ONLY on weekend nights out has quietly bled into your week. The difference between a ‘drinking night’ and a ‘school night’ has completely vanished.

2. You have an excuse for every scenario. Bad day? You drink to relieve the stress. Good day? You drink to celebrate the win.

3. You stay up late after your partner has gone to bed. You tell them you have work to do, but really, you just want to be alone so you can finish the bottle without anyone counting your glasses.

4. You wake up with a knot of anxiety in your stomach because you can’t quite remember how the night ended. You grab your phone to check your sent messages and call history

If this sounds like you, you CAN make a change. Click the link in the bio to reduce your drinking.

08/04/2026

Stop trying to fix the symptom and address the root cause first. Comment POWER if you're ready to take your power back from alcohol.

07/04/2026

Here are the signs to INSTANTLY find out if someone is an alcoholic:

1. That nightly "treat" to relax used to be a glass or two of wine. Now, it's a full bottle...

2. That person is CONSTANTLY downplaying how much they drink and often hiding bottles from their family...

3. They are constantly trying to push through and make it through the day, even when they're exhausted...

4. They become defensive when someone accuses them of drinking too much...

If any of these sound like you or someone you know, there is a way to change. Give me a follow for more strategies to reduce your drinking.

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