Summarize the following:
You may be drinking because you are dissatisfied with your life. Alcohol is a quick fix, but has no lasting effects on your well-being. Take steps to create real satisfaction in your life. The more satisfied you are, the less you will be interested in drinking. Investigate your interests. Get busy finding new and exciting things to do that don't involve alcohol. For example, if you've always wanted to play the guitar, take a lesson. You will be focused on something new, which will distract you from drinking. Brainstorm some activities you can do without alcohol. Instead of pub trivia, dancing or bar karaoke, try mini-golf, a hike, a movie or a picnic. Many times when you attempt to decrease your drinking, others will try to derail your plans. Even kind, polite people will offer you a drink because they think they are demonstrating good manners. You must speak up for yourself and make your wishes known. Some people think it's fun or clever to undermine your attempts to live healthier. Approach every situation with a calm assertiveness that allows you to make decisions that feel right to you. Don't sabotage your efforts by wandering down the alcohol aisle at the grocery store. Temptation is best handled by not exposing yourself to the item you are trying to avoid. Drinking less doesn't mean you have to stop celebrating life's accomplishments. It means you can get creative. Staying fully present and unaltered in times of excitement allow you to feel things more fully. Experiment by not drinking at a celebratory event to see how it feels. You may notice that you don't feel that different. Focus on enjoying yourself and appreciate others instead of worrying about how much alcohol you are consuming. Ask friends or others who don't drink how they have fun. There are millions of people who don't drink for one reason or another. They are having fun without being under the influence of alcohol. You may find the benefits of not drinking far outweigh the rewards you receive from drinking. Remember, if you don't spend money on alcohol, you can spend it on something else like electronic gadgets, clothing, sports equipment, or dance lessons. The end result: by drinking less you receive gifts that can enrich your life
Increase satisfaction in your life. Tell others you need their support. Celebrate in new ways.