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Plenty of us use the new year as a way to hit reset on some aspect of our lives, whether it\u2019s getting more organized, kickstarting your <\/span>fitness<\/span><\/a> routine, or abstaining from alcohol for a few weeks. Dry January has taken off as a super popular New Year\u2019s Resolution but as we all know, resolutions have a reputation for being tough to stick to (no judgment). Whether you overdid it over the holiday break and need a rest or you\u2019re trying to save money, there are plenty of reasons to go alcohol free, even for a few weeks. You may need a little help maintaining your motivation, though (a glass of wine at the end of a bad day can be <\/span>so <\/span>tempting). If so, here are five Dry January hacks to help you stay on the sober track.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/b>Don\u2019t go it alone.<\/span> You know how eating healthy or going to the gym is way easier when you\u2019ve got a buddy to do it with? This is the same concept. Having a friend or even a few friends to do a sober January with keeps you all accountable and provides a <\/span>support system<\/span><\/a>. It also increases the chances you\u2019ll succeed. Start a group text to check in (or commiserate) with each other and keep you all on track. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Save your money. <\/span>A good way to stay focused on your Dry January goal is to remind yourself of what you\u2019re gaining rather than what you\u2019re losing. For example: money. Start putting the money you would\u2019ve normally spent at the bar or at the liquor store into an envelope or transfer into a savings account (remember to track the amount), and at the end of the month, buy yourself something special or donate your savings to a cause you\u2019re passionate about. How good does <\/span>that <\/span>feel?<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Swap in some yummy alternative beverages. <\/span>Going without alcohol shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re punishing yourself. Try creating special mocktails or even <\/span>fruit-infused waters<\/span><\/a> to sub in for your evening drink. Stock up on seltzer in various flavors (great if you typically go for club soda cocktails). Drink from a nice glass with ice cubes from a tray and a lime wedge or other garnish. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re treating yourself and less like you\u2019re missing out.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Download the app<\/span>. Yes, there\u2019s a Dry January app. And a podcast. And a blog. At <\/span>AlcoholChange.org.uk<\/span><\/a> you can get digital support and resources to help you stay the sober course. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t punish yourself.<\/span> If you need to lean into the sober month challenge, do it: try gradually reducing how many drinks you have per week rather than going cold turkey. If you slip and have a drink it doesn\u2019t mean all is lost–so rather than berate yourself for failing, get back to it and try again. You\u2019re making progress, regardless. <\/span><\/p>\n

What are your Dry January tips? Tell us in the comments!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Plenty of us use the new year as a way to hit reset on some aspect of our lives, whether it\u2019s getting more organized, kickstarting your fitness routine, or abstaining from alcohol for a few weeks. Dry January has taken off as a super popular New Year\u2019s Resolution but as we all know, resolutions have… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":117,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[42077],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-218720","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n5 Dry January Hacks That Will Get You Through the Month - Lulus.com Fashion Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You may need a little help maintaining an alcohol-free month. 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