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1️⃣4️⃣ countries sober AF. Empowered sobe

1️⃣4️⃣ countries sober AF.
Empowered sober travel is possible, my friends.
Not once did I desire alcohol on this trip.
Didn’t even cross my mind.
The desire is gone.
This is possible for you too because you are just as capable, brave & determined💥
I believe in YOU!
1. Costa Rica
2. London
3. France
4. Australia
5. Iceland
6. New Zealand
7. Thailand
8. Dominican Republic
9. Indonesia
10. Italy
11. Greece
12. Mexico
13. Egypt
14. Philippines

I used to watch people drink on vacation and envy

I used to watch people drink on vacation and envy them, thinking, “Must be nice.”
It seemed so glamorous and carefree.
But then my mind would spiral into wishing things were different, leaving me feeling deprived. 
But you know what I’ve become really good at?
Remembering the science behind how alcohol affects our bodies.
It’s not just mine; it’s everyone’s.
After that initial 20 minutes of euphoria from the first drink, our blood alcohol concentration drops, and it’s all downhill from there.
We chase that high by ordering more drinks, but it never matches the first one.
This is because our bodies know something isn’t right.
Our body knows the “high” we’re experiencing isn’t natural & tries to bring itself back into balance (homeostasis) by releasing dynorphin which has the opposite effect of euphoria.
So we order more drinks to chase the initial high but the dynorphin prevents that from happening because the body is trying to protect itself.
It’s a vicious cycle we can never truly win.
Just talking about it exhausts me.
So whenever I see someone drinking, I remind myself of this physiological reality—a game I never want to play again.

Pukaway Cave adventure 👷🏼‍♀️🤿 🌊

Pukaway Cave adventure 👷🏼‍♀️🤿 🌊

It blows my mind that I can lay on the beach and n

It blows my mind that I can lay on the beach and not want to crawl out of my skin & then need to “fix” it with a drink.
But this level of uncomfortability totally makes sense.
We’re so used to going 100 MPH and then to plop our toosh on a beach and expect to feel totally zen is a big ask.
It’s going from one extreme to the other.
Not only are we going from one extreme to the other, but we’re asking ourselves to practice “being.”
And isn’t this what we were avoiding for so long?
So if this is hard for you, there’s nothing wrong with you.
Take a few deep breaths or shake your body to get out that anxious energy moving.
Then give yourself a REASONABLE amount of time to lounge.
If you’re not used to doing this, don’t make yourself lay there for an hour.
Maybe start with 10 minutes. Then get up and walk around. Then practice just being for another 10 minutes.
Find what works for you and know that just being in sobriety can be hard AND that’s okay.
The more you practice, the easier it will become. 💕

It’s totally normal to feel caught off guard by

It’s totally normal to feel caught off guard by cravings when you’re on vacation.
You might not experience them in your day to day life, but suddenly they pop up out of nowhere.
Having these thoughts doesn’t mean you haven’t put in enough effort or that you’re on the verge of a relapse.
It’s simply a response to being in a different environment where you may have drank a lot in the past. 
The key is to be gentle with yourself.
Remember that you’re not used to being on vacation without alcohol.
The more you practice enjoying vacations sober, the less your brain will automatically link booze with holiday mode.
Don’t beat yourself up over it or spiral into self-doubt.
You’re not alone, and you’re doing great.
Keep going, and remember, progress takes time.

Traveling without booze feels like a huge weight o

Traveling without booze feels like a huge weight off my shoulders. 😮‍💨
✅I don’t have to worry about making dumb decisions or missing out on excursions because I drank too much the night before.
🙌🏼I can actually trust myself to follow through.
Instead of dreading what might happen, I’m excited for what’s to come. 🤩
Sober travel has truly given me a sense of peace and excitement that I never thought was possible.
I can experience each destination with a clear head and a sense of purpose & that feels magical. 🇵🇭 🤿 ☀️ 🐠 🥥 🛶

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