Dry January – Day -1

New year, new me?

Disclaimer: I have highjacked this review site to post other stuff.  Just enjoying writing at the moment.  Still reading though and reviews to follow.

I have decided to attempt Dry January this year.  This means going alcohol free for 30 days.  The reason I am writing this blog is that I have attempted this before and never succeeded.  Writing my thoughts and knowing people can read them will give me the impetus I need to succeed…I think.

I wouldn’t call myself an alcoholic but then again who would?  I have fallen into bad habits and have found myself drinking at home quite a bit.  Most evenings and what makes it worse is that my wife is pregnant and I should really be supporting her.  I’ve never had an eye opener or run into trouble because of drinking.  It’s not an overwhelming urge to be intoxicated that has been my undoing previously, it is just very easy for me to make excuses and fall off the wagon. 

I’m hoping that going alcohol free will result in some health benefits.  Maybe I will have more energy and become more productive.  I am open to the idea, also, that I feel no different and that come February I will be keen to sink a few Innis & Gunn as dawn arises.  I wondered if anyone else was planning this?  My reason for posting a day early is to see if anyone has any tips or hints about previous experience.  Share you story as it will undoubtably help others.

Keep an eye on my blog as I aim to update daily.  Thanks for your support.