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The Sober Blog
This is just a small selection of some of my learning during sobriety, however, there are lots more great stuff in our community forums.
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The joy of journaling and how it can help with your sobriety.
Learn some of the great benefits of journaling and how it benefits sobriety.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Sep 9, 20234 min read
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Is Sober Curious the new Sober?
What's the difference between sober and sober curious or is it different names for the same thing?
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Aug 19, 20233 min read
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When your sobriety loses its shine and what to do to get it back.
Learn about the change cycle and cognitive distortions to bring shine to your sobriety.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Aug 5, 20234 min read
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Helping others to empower my sobriety journey.
Learn ways that can help others and also empower your alcohol-free journey at the same time.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jul 29, 20233 min read
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Alcoholics Anonymous and why this community did not work for me.
Find out about my personal experience with AA and why I needed to find a different type of community.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jul 22, 20233 min read
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Sober Summer - a guide to Enjoying the warmer months without risking your sobriety.
A guide to enjoying the summer without alcohol
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jul 15, 20233 min read
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Going alcohol-free at weddings and other major events.
How I found staying alcohol-free at my first wedding since becoming sober.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jul 8, 20233 min read
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Getting creative in my sobriety and how it helps me stay on track.
Learn about some of the creative hobbies I have tried during my sobriety and how they have helped me remain sober.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jul 1, 20234 min read
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A poem about addiction - I know why you drink that first pint!
My first attempt at sober poetry - I know why you drank that first pint!
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jun 24, 20231 min read
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Pushing myself out of my comfort zone in my sobriety and the benefits I’ve discovered doing so.
Find out the things I have done in my sobriety to push through my comfort zone and how this can help you.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jun 3, 20234 min read
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The British seaside holiday and how it triggered me.
I blog about my recent trip to Torquay, how it triggered me and what I did to overcome it.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
May 27, 20233 min read
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And for you sir - The drink of choice when sober
An overview of some of the latest alcohol-free options on the market.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Apr 22, 20233 min read
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Finding my middle ground.
A few tips to avoid mood swings and how to find your middle ground.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 25, 20233 min read
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Dealing with loss! Sober!
Dealing with the loss of a loved friend while staying true to my sobriety.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 18, 20233 min read
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Letting go of the guilt.
Dealing with guilt and how to cope with it.
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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Sober travel.
I realise that in the current financial crisis, I am lucky to even be able to consider going abroad. However, due to my sobriety, I have...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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Sober Friendships
A guide to maintaining friends sober
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Boredom – My Biggest Trigger.
Becoming sober is a massive challenge, I’ve been sober for nearly 3 years now and still find myself being triggered to drink. There are...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Feb 7, 20232 min read
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Changing the equation - kick starting my sobriety.
I thought for many years that I’d never get sober. Why would I? I’d have to MISS OUT on time with my friends, I’d NO LONGER enjoy...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jan 28, 20233 min read
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Beating the January Blues
January is a tough month for most, but especially for those of us who are trying to stay sober. So, here are my 5 tips for keeping busy...
Ben - Its That Sober Guy
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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