Before We Begin

Before we get started, I’ve got a confession to make: I can’t sit here and tell you I haven’t enjoyed drinking over the years.

Honestly, some of my best memories—especially from back in the day—have a drink involved.

Most of the photos of me from my younger days? Yeah, there’s always a beer or a glass of something nearby. And, to be completely honest, pretty much every mate I have, I either met at work or in a pub. Usually both.

Nights out, holidays, weddings, weekends—booze was always there, like part of the furniture.

Celebrating? Have a drink. Tough day? Have a drink.

Whether it was cocktails on holiday or just a few beers in the local, it was part of life.

So, I get it. If you’re looking back at drinking like I do—with fond memories of nights that went on forever and laughs with friends—I totally understand. Trust me, I’m right there with you.

But here’s the thing: as I got older, it started to change.

Drinking wasn’t just fun anymore. It started getting in the way.

Maybe you’re noticing it too. Maybe you’re waking up after a heavy night and feeling like absolute crap—not just hungover, but wondering why you keep doing it.

Or maybe it’s more subtle, like realising you’re thinking about that first drink of the night before the day’s even finished. Sound familiar?

Now, if you’re thinking, “But do I really want to stop?” or “Could I even stop if I tried?”—you’re not alone. I was asking myself the same questions.

And look, I’m not here to preach or tell you what to do. I’m just here to share my thoughts and some of the things I’ve learned along the way. If it clicks with you, great.

If not, no worries.

Scroll down a little and see if anything appeals

Best wishes

Steve