How do you motivate someone not to drink?
Things that can HELP:
- Choose a time when your loved one is not drinking and you’re both calm and focused.
- Express your concerns in a caring way.
- Encourage your loved one to open up about the reasons why they’re abusing alcohol.
- Consider staging a family meeting or an intervention if you’d rather not go it alone.
What is the saying about drinking?
Drink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable. First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you. I don’t need alcohol to see the world in its depths, I carry the sun in me. Not drinking makes me a lot happier.
How is life better without alcohol?
The most obvious, and possibly significant, benefit from stopping drinking alcohol, is the massive improvement in your health. The liver takes the biggest beating when you drink, but you will also notice your blood pressure and cholesterol going down, and a boost in your immune system.
What to say to someone who wants to stop drinking?
Try to have calm, positive conversations
- know when it’s a good time to talk.
- encourage your friend or family member to open up and be honest.
- say how you feel without making the other person defensive.
What to say to someone who won’t stop drinking?
Let them know the effect their drinking is having on you.
- See how they feel about change.
- Plan and pick a good time.
- Avoid blame and accusations.
- Use examples to explain.
- Don’t give mixed messages.
- Be prepared for resistance.
- Don’t push the issue.
- Don’t give up.
What are 5 benefits of living alcohol free?
Common short-term health benefits include:
- Weight loss.
- Improved memory function.
- Deeper sleep.
- Balanced moods.
- Improved heart health.
- Enhanced liver function.
- Boosting your immune system.
- Is an alcohol-free lifestyle right for you?
What are the benefits of being alcohol free?
Say goodbye to hangovers. It may sound obvious, but stopping drinking means you will no longer suffer from hangovers.
What do you say to someone who doesn’t drink?
If someone tells you they don’t drink, don’t comment about how much fun they could be having if only they did drink. Instead, support them by making sure they have a good time in your company — no booze required.