Having not run for around 26yrs I decided to take it upon myself to run in next years #HalfMarathon to raise money for #CancerReasearch If anyone would like to support me it would be greatly appreciated. 🙏🏻 Training has begun 🏃🏻♀️
Shona's page https://t.co/2hI096L4tC
My therapist once told me: Imagine being bitten by a snake and, instead of treating the bite, you waste time chasing the snake to understand why it bit you and prove you didn't deserve it.
I never realized how much alcohol took away until I got rid of it.
When I was in my 20's and 30's I was a party animal. I'd drink multiple times every week usually to the point of intoxication.
In my 40's I calmed down a bit and had drinks 1-2x a week with my wife on date nights.
But even though I had calmed down I'd still experience a hangover the next day.
It came to a point where I started to question whether the benefits of drinking stood up to the benefits of sobriety.
So I decided to stop drinking for a month to see what would happen.
That month has turned into 300+ days and it's given me perspective.
I have more energy and focus than before.
I am also dealing with my emotions and stress in healthy ways.
It's been a net positive in my life in more ways than I can count.
This is not to say that I'll never drink ever again.
I see the benefit of having a glass of wine with friends occasionally.
But I promised to give myself a whole year to make that decision.
This time away has allowed me to zoom out and see what place it has in my life.
I'll report back to you when that year is done.
I said I would give people a bit more breathing space.
Today I’m taking immediate action - cutting taxes on energy bills to put more money in your pocket.