{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Benefits of Staying Sober When You're Alone","description":"Episode 292  I enjoyed drinking alone, and I know that being alone can be a challenge when you stop drinking.  Whether you live alone or find drinking alone an enjoyable \u201creward,\u201d but you don\u2019t want to continue drinking, this episode is for you. Today, I\u2019m answering a question from a To 50 and Beyond listener, Kim, as part of my six-week Q&A series.  Kim sent me an email saying:  I go about 30 days without drinking but find it hard to keep it going, mainly because I live alone. No one will know if I drink, so I often give in and tell myself\u2014I\u2019ll have just a little (you know how this goes) or just because I\u2019m bored or miss my nightly glasses of wine. How do I break this habit of giving in because of feeling this way?  In this episode, I discuss the benefits of staying sober alone in midlife: building more trust, pride, confidence, and patience with yourself when you stay true to what you want more than alcohol.  I share suggestions to help you if you\u2019re feeling lonely, bored, or in the habit of rewarding yourself with alcohol to create new rituals for yourself. My message to you is that you are not the only one who feels like drinking alone is enjoyable or lives alone and finds it hard not to give in. \u201cI\u2019ll just have one.\u201d Give yourself time and lots of love and kindness to help you find new ways to manage your daily life without drinking alcohol. I\u2019m with you 100%!  Please contact me if you have a topic for the podcast or need a friend. Thank you for listening!   Mentioned in this episode: The Daily Sobriety ToolkitJoin Team Alcohol-Free   Help me spread the word! There is another option besides drinking in midlife. If you liked this episode and want to take a few minutes to support the podcast, I encourage you to leave a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts. So many women out there don\u2019t know there is an \u201calcohol-free\u201d option and are struggling with their drinking. Your support will help these women find the podcast this week and learn about an alcohol-free lifestyle later in life. \u27a1\ufe0fClick here, scroll to the bottom of the page, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d Make sure to \u201cfollow\u201d To 50 and Beyond to get all the wonderful episodes coming your way. If you don\u2019t click \u201cfollow," you will miss hearing what\u2019s coming up. Thank you!   ","author_name":"To 50 and Beyond | Midlife and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle","author_url":"https:\/\/www.lorimassicot.com\/","html":"