Why are young people turning their backs on booze?
The term sober curious stems from wanting to be more mindful about drinking and defining your relationship with alcohol according to this Get The Gloss article that was written by Ayesha Muttucumaru.
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In light of the recent surge in wellness and health information that is currently making its way around the world, millennials are becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of alcohol and are putting bottles down.
According to Alison Stone in this Bustle article, "Having curiosity opens up the possibilities to better understand ourselves and our motives for doing things".
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This means we no longer have to drink when everyone else is drinking because we don't want to be known as the boring ones, or continue to drink well after our bodies have clearly had enough.
Although health concerns seem to be the biggest motive, there are many other reasons why millennials are calling it quits with their relationship with alcohol.
I spoke to a few young women who share their reasons for joining the sober curious movement.
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I'm the kid who drinks green tea at social gatherings
I used to associate drinking with being the life of the party
I didn't like who I became after I had a couple of drinks and so I called it quits
Before you pick up that drink practise mindfulness. Ask yourself why you've chosen to drink.
If it is a result of peer pressure, anxiety or stress then it probably is not the best idea.
The sober curious movement is certainly a positive one and the healthy behaviour it encourages is definitely welcomed. So why not try join the movement and benefit from a healthier body, mind and saving some money all in one go.
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