Category: Sobriety
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John Goodman and the Power of Old-School Sobriety
One Day at a Time: John Goodman and the Power of Old-School Sobriety | The Sober Standard Recovery • Long-Term Sobriety • Traditional Methods One Day at a Time:John Goodman and the Power of Old-School Sobriety While a new generation rebrands sobriety as optimisation and performance gain, one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors quietly reminds…
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The 40% Tax:John Mayer’s Logical Path to Sobriety
The 40% Tax: John Mayer’s Logical Path to Sobriety | The Sober Standard Recovery • Music • High-Performance Sobriety The 40% Tax:John Mayer’s Logical Path to Sobriety He didn’t hit rock bottom. He did the math. And that might be the most radical thing anyone has ever said out loud about quitting drinking. By The…
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Sunday Session Newsletter Ep. 3
But what if? I was sitting around on a Saturday night, mind-numbingly killing time, when I stumbled across an Ali Gallop YouTube video. I’d watched it a few times before — Ali’s channel is one of those hidden YouTube gems. Ali clearly has a way with words and editing: “It’s not about all the things…
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Why Golf Needed Anthony Kim Right Now
Why Golf Needed Anthony Kim Right Now | The Sober Standard Golf • Recovery • Long Read Why Golf Needed Anthony Kim Right Now At the sport’s most fractured crossroads in a generation, a ghost came back from the dead and reminded us what we’d been missing all along. By The Sober Standard • February…
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Dry Dating: How Gen Z is Revolutionizing Romance Without Alcohol (And Why It Works)
Move over boozy brunches and cocktail-fueled first dates—Gen Z and Millennials are raising a glass of sparkling water to the latest dating revolution: dry dating. This movement is all about ditching alcohol and focusing on creating genuine, sober connections. And it’s not just a fringe trend: 65% of young adults now prefer a dry date over one involving alcohol….
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Have You Ever Drunk Responsibly?
The views expressed in this article are based on published research and publicly available data. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or legal advice. I was sitting in a usual drinking spot where I saw 2 signs affixed against the wall, one reading ‘Gamble Responsibly’ and the other ‘Drink…
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“Am I Boring Now?” How to Rediscover Fun & Your Identity in Sobriety
There’s a question that echoes in the minds of many who choose sobriety, often whispered in moments of doubt or social anxiety: “Am I boring now?” Maybe you were the life of the party, the one always up for another round, the person whose anecdotes revolved around wild nights out. Alcohol might have felt intrinsically linked…
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Sober Milestones You Didn’t Expect (But Mean Everything)
We often measure sobriety by the calendar: 30 days, 90 days, six months, the monumental first year, and beyond. These milestones are crucial. They represent dedication, resilience, and tangible proof of change. We should absolutely celebrate them. But recovery is so much deeper than just counting days. Alongside those calendar markers, a quieter, more profound…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Socializing Sober (Without Feeling Awkward or Left Out)
Let’s face it: for many of us, alcohol was once the go-to social lubricant. It lowered inhibitions, sparked conversations (or so we thought), and seemed essential for fitting in and having fun. So, the idea of navigating parties, dinners, dates, and work events sober can feel incredibly daunting. Will it be awkward? Will people judge you? Will…