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                             Whoop, whoop! Your alcohol-free month is nearly over. As the countdown comes to an end, you might be wondering: What happens next?
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                             First, give yourself a little round of applause 👏. Giving up alcohol for a month is no small feat. It requires discipline and self-control. "When you achieve something in life, no matter what it is, celebrating your wins is really important," says Denise Hamilton-Mace, founder of
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                             Then, take a moment to reflect on the whole experience, says Millie Gooch, founder of
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                             , a U.K.-based support group for sober and sober-curious women. You reap the health benefits of taking a break simply by doing so. You reap the mental health benefits by having an honest conversation with yourself about your relationship with alcohol.
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                             Hamilton-Mace and Gooch share ways to mark the end of your alcohol-free month with joy and honor — and offer thought-provoking questions to help you explore your emotions.
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                         🤚Be proud of yourself.
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                        People don't take the time to congratulate themselves enough, says Hamilton-Mace. Take a small moment to "pat yourself on the back and say, 'Well done!'"
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                         📯 Toot your own horn.
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                        "Tell people what you've done. It sounds silly, but the praise and congratulations will positively reinforce you to do it again," says Gooch.
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                         🎁 Buy yourself a present with the money you've saved from alcohol.
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                        Splurge on "a nice restaurant you've always wanted to go to," says Gooch, or a cool pair of shoes or a massage. "It's a nice physical reminder" of your accomplishment.
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                         ➕ Recount the positives.
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                        On the last few days of your journey, try not to think, "I can't wait until I have another drink again," says Hamilton-Mace. Thinking about what you've been missing out on robs you of the ability to "appreciate the positives of taking a break from alcohol."
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                        "Were there some people who pressured you more than others? Who didn't have your best interests at heart?" asks Gooch. Maybe those are relationships to reevaluate.
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                         2. 🏦 Where did you find it hardest not to drink?
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                        "Maybe you found it challenging not to drink at work events. Why is that?" says Gooch. "Is it because you struggle with impostor syndrome in a workplace setting?" If so, that may be a sign to work on your confidence.
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                        "First thing in the morning? On a Sunday night?" says Gooch. "Then think about the emotion you felt in those times. Were you stressed? Angry? Happy?"
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                        These answers can help you identify your triggers. If you felt most tempted to drink on lazy Sunday afternoons, ask "what could you do in that moment when you're bored instead of drinking?" she says.
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                        Or if you noticed you wanted a drink after work, maybe it's because "work is really stressing you out," she says. "Can you do something in between work and home to help you unwind in a different way, like take a class?"
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                        Why did you decide to take a month off in the first place? "Did you want a break? Did you have something important to get done?" says Hamilton-Mace. And did you achieve those goals? Seeing your progress can motivate you to continue your break from alcohol if you choose to do so.
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                         5. 💤 What did taking a break allow you to do?
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                        "Have you gotten better sleep? Have you looked after yourself more? Have you had better relationships with the people around you?" says Hamilton-Mace.
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                        These positive changes will show you it's possible to "improve your life and your lifestyle to the level that's important to you," she says. And that's empowering.
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