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Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol

50 Tips to Drink Less and Enjoy More
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Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol by Aveen Banich and Rebecca E Williams provides practical tools to destress and live a vibrant life without relying on alcohol. This guide draws on mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help readers reduce anxiety, increase clarity, and find joy through healthy coping strategies. Perfect for anyone wanting a wellness reset, the book offers empowering alternatives to drinking in a culture that often glamorises alcohol consumption.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in health and wellness, particularly those looking to cut back or stop drinking. It serves well for individuals seeking mindfulness and therapeutic methods to cope with stress and anxiety without alcohol. Clinicians might also find it useful to recommend to clients exploring sobriety.

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Many people want to cut back on their drinking. But many people wonder, What would I do instead? With 50 simple skills grounded in mindfulness, readers will have the tools they need to soothe stress, improve their emotional and physical health, and feel more energized and empowered in their day-to-day life—without alcohol.

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Soothe stress, unwind, and feel more joyful—without a cocktail, beer, or glass of wine.

Are you tired of hangovers? Do you wish you could think more clearly during the day or feel less anxious at night? Are you curious about that #soberlife? Many of us want to cut back on our drinking—or even stop altogether. But in a culture that glamorizes the cocktail hour, “white wine playdates,” and boozy brunches, you might wonder, What would I do instead? If you’re ready for a change, this go-to guide has the answer.  

Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol offers surprisingly simple lifestyle skills grounded in mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help you destress, reclaim your calm, and feel more vibrant in your day-to-day life—without alcohol. If you’re stuck in a drinking rut and in need of a wellness reset, you’ll love how empowered and energetic you’ll feel when you reach for this book instead of a drink. 

Try it for a week, a month, a year, and maybe more…

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Praised by mental health professionals, this book is described as an insightful, compassionate, and strengths-based resource that teaches effective self-soothing techniques. It helps reduce shame and build self-confidence by guiding readers on how to work with their minds kindly and choose alcohol-free lifestyles. Recommended as a must-have for those seeking real change without feeling alone.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781648482342

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: New Harbinger Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 176.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Rebecca E. Williams, PhD, is a psychologist, wellness expert, and award-winning author. She received her bachelor’s degree from Williams College; her master’s degree from Harvard; and her doctorate with a specialization in clinical psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Rebecca enjoyed a twenty-year career as a clinic director with the San Diego VA Healthcare System; was an associate clinical professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego; and maintained an active private practice. She is coauthor of two popular books bridging addiction recovery with the power of mindfulness. The Gift of Recovery is a “pocket coach” designed to strengthen recovery. The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction is a go-to guide for understanding the relationship between moods and substance use. The workbook is now in its second edition and has been translated into multiple languages. Rebecca’s latest book is Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol: 50 Tips to Drink Less and Enjoy More, a compassionate approach to changing one's relationship to alcohol. Visit her website at www.mindfulnessworkbook.com.

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