Listen "116: Mindful Drinking Nights Out: The 3-Stage Strategy for Success"
Episode Synopsis
Take the 90-second quiz to find out your midlife drinking motivators + get your free bonus https://www.lownodrinker.com/===If you’ve decided to drink differently but still want to enjoy your social life, this episode is your ultimate guide to mindful nights out. I walk you through how to plan before, during, and after your evening so you can stay in control and still have fun.From setting clear intentions and managing expectations with friends, to communicating with the bar staff and why staying hydrated is so important as we age, if you do decide to drink. We’ll look at practical moderation techniques like zebra striping and coasting, plus, importantly, how to reflect without judgment the next day. Because drinking less in midlife shouldn’t mean missing out on good times with good friends.0:00 Before, During, After: The Plan3:03 Set Intentions That Aren’t About Alcohol7:13 Manage Expectations9:32 Research Venues And Low/No Menus10:37 Moderation Methods And Personal Rules12:29 At The Venue: Quality Over Quantity14:28 Slow Down, Pause, And Check In17:24 Mindfully low, no and light19:57 The Morning After The Night Before21:39 No Failure, Only LearningAlso mentioned:ep#114 KAM Insightsep#63 Zebra Striping & Bookendingep#74 Coasting ===🌱 Reset the way alcohol shows up in your life with the 4 Week Midlife Mindful Drinking Resethttps://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🧐 Take the quiz and find out what's REALLY driving your midlife drinking habitshttps://www.lownodrinker.com/===💰 Get 10% off drinks at Wise Bartender with code LOWNODRINKERMAGAZINE https://wisebartender.co.uk/lownodrinkermagazine * ===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Low No Drinker may earn a commission. Thank you.
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