Giving up drinking changed my life

in #life7 years ago (edited)

Hello steemers <3

I have promised to post about my healthy lifestyle and today I want to write about my life without alcohol. I stopped drinking three years ago and I will say that it changed my life. Now I see life in another perspective (a better way), my happiness, economy and health is a lot better now. I have nothing against anyone drinking and I respect other people’s opinions.

Why I stopped:
I have always thought about giving up drinking and it has been a long consideration before I stopped. I was thinking about the consequences and my social life. The main reason for giving up alcohol is that I want a healthy lifestyle with sport and healthy food.

How it affects me:

  • PERSONAL: It have been difficult to stop because I lost some of my friend and got lonely sometimes. After a while I became more open minded and got more confidence in myself. I has always been a shy person and I was always sitting in the back of the class. Now I trust myself more and can contact other students.

  • EDUCATIONALLY: I am studying law in Denmark. Even though Greenlandic is a part of Denmark it is not my first language. It hasn’t been easy to speak fluent in Danish and do presentation when you are shy. Now I can see the positive difference between my grades before and after I changed my lifestyle.

  • HOW I SEE LIFE: I have become a more grateful about the things I have and more thankful for my life. My motto is: “Train your mind to see the good in every situation”

  • ECONOMY: You might know that you use plenty of money when you are going out with friends. You will buy some drinks, food and of course food the day after for hangovers. It is very expensive just to repeat the same old pattern. You can enjoy the parties without drinking.

There are so many things you can achieve in life and I hope that my post has inspired


Thank you for reading my post <3

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And you’ll look younger. Quit just before I started posting on Steemit. So much happier sober; more energy, less shame, more game. Cheers deers!

Exactly :)

Great work...
If we drink then it should be in a limit.
If after consuming alcohol we forget about the limit then we should try to quit it...know quiting alcohol is very tough.
So congrats to you as you able to perform this tough task..:)

You are right. I like your comment

Very inspirational! Congrats:)

Thanks to all of you for your support :D

Hi @inuk
Thank you for sharing your alcohol-free life experience.

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Great post @inuk :D

It's the most dangerous drug. Why would one ever sedate one's senses? Pretty miserable. Good to hear you've stopped!

Thank you ;)

Congrats! That's a great post to read!! Maybe I should consider..hmmmm....

Yeah, you will not regret it :D

I am glad to see that such a beautiful young lady has been able to put her life in perspective and make good life decisions. Many, many young people don't make the change until they are much older, and sometimes it is just too late. I congratulate you on the success. Just remember though, that the "friends" you lost were never really friends. If they had been they would be standing beside you today. Never feel sorry for losing them, because, in reality, they lost themselves first.

Thank you so much for your kind comment! @trovandeventer
Yes! I am very happy that I make this decision, and you´re right about those "friends" I had. There are luckily some great friends, who supported me ;)

Congrats to your decision!

PERSONAL: It have been difficult to stop because I lost some of my friend and got lonely sometimes.

Real friends would never end friendship because of a reason like that. Instead they should support you (and actually be proud at you)...

Thank you for your sweet comment! 😊 I have also thought about it, luckily I had other supporting friends 🙏🏻

Congrats! That stuff is just brain poison. Keep it up!

Thank you so much

You've done a great job for throwing out alchohol from your life.
Healthy lifestyle Better us
@inuk

I agree 👍

We need more posts like this to encourage people to make this important changes for their lifes and life of their suroundings too. I stoped drinking alcohol too. Sports and a tasty healthy food and travel is my fuel now and i enjoy life more than i used to.

Thank you. You are right.

I didn't expect that you quit, since i thought you were health conscious since you a fitness enthusiast. Inspirational indeed. :)

Thank you ;)

@inuk!!!
Glad like-minded people!I also do not drink alcohol for 5 years!We must tell the world how beautiful the world is without alcohol!

Thanks.
I completely agree

Keep up the good work! You made the right choice!!

Thank you ;)

It's definitely difficult especially if the environment around you promotes it so well done :)!

Exactly :) Thank you.

Hello Inuk first I will introduce my name is Libor and I am Czech but I live in Spain a small island that is called Menorca. I liked your post about travel and how you stopped drinking. I follow your post and I think we can be friends more forward I think so well post. Sorry if something you do not understand is not very good English and I use a translator. Good with regards Libor.

I am happy that you write to me Libor :)
Thank you for your kind comment. You do just fine in english ;)

If it is not too much annoyance look at my blog post many photos

Wow amazing pic @inuk

thank you ;)

That is awesome. There are so much more things that are more enjoyable then alcohol! Congrats, on no drinking in 3 years that is impressive and beginning the process of overcoming your shyness!

Thank you so much @dzboston33 :)
And there are so many beautiful things in life you should enjoy :D

I'm glad you changed your life for the better! it takes serious willpower to change one's habits.

I try to better myself too daily. I hope that I can be nicer to my friends and loved ones. Heck, even fellow Steemers. Thank you for the nice comment in my posts.

You didn't vote though you said you liked it. I hope we can support each other, I will certainly give as much as I can.

Cheers and keep at it ;)

Great answer. Thank you so much. Now you got my upvote ;D

Wow! You are such an inspiration

Ooh! thank you so much @hunt3r :)

i like your post my friend

Thank you :)

Great Work Upvoted @inuk Beautifull Girl <3 i knw it is you <3 ;)

Thanks :)

Do you smoke cigarettes? Or, too, abandoned?

No smoking and drinking

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Very interesting story.
Good news too. Drinking can sure destroy life.
Thanks for sharing @inuk

.. Pls do stay in touch...

Thank you for kind comment @mcekworo ;)
I will for sure stay in touch :D

Thanks a lot

Good work! :-)

great post girl !!
you have a good subjects.. @inuk
i support and resteem you..
and i will be happy if you upvote my first post in my blog.
thanks giirl..

Thank you so much @oussama16 <3
I will upvote for sure ;)

There was a study done about how alcohol is much worse for women than men. I'm glad you left it by the wayside. :)

I am very glad that I quit :)

congrats!

Thank you :)

You have tried. But dont go back to it

I will never go back

Congratulations!

Drinking is a social crutch and horrible for your health so why bother?

You've made an awesome decision!

Why drink to relieve stress when you can just go for a workout, sauna, yoga, do some light reading, etc.

Yeah, right? :)
Thank you @teslalifestyle ;)

If the happiness, economy and health you choose I really support you .... "always"

Thank you for your vote

great Decision

i decide change my life and i start workout for 6 days in week i go to the gym and after the gym i go to the swimming pool and this workout getting diet but some days i caprice a drink but speaking to myself ;) :)) and i continued healthy life style :) i hope good luck to your new life style

Thank you @aliarami ;)
So good to hear that you are also energetic and live a healthy lifestyle :)

Congratulations on giving up drinking and I'm sure you're proud. Of your accomplishment you have my upvote @mannyfig1956

Thank you @mannyfig1959 😊
I am happy that I gave it up. You got a follower!

Muy bien es ser fuerte. Tam bien me gustaria lograr lo. felicidades !

Inuk .............. thank you very much yes .... you have vote my post again .... what should i do for you again..agar to help each other ...

No problem. Just keep on steeming

Ok thank you very much support you

Actually, I can't understand all post because my English skill is not good. Anyway followed and upvoted you :)

Thank You 👍

Wow I'm impressed, congrats and keep up the good work ^_^

Thank you @ioanaa <3

Thats a positive thing for sure!

I used to drink a lot during college , especially on weekends. Then i just grew out of it really. Saw that it just messed my body up, and was not good for my health!

Good answer and good choice ;)
I think we just have to experience drinking and move on :D

Congratulations on winning the battle against alcohol. I cant touch the stuff anymore myself. The biggest help for me was support from my friends and making the switch to drinking only kava kava

Thank you for your kind comment @getrooted :)
It is really nice to know that you are not the only one :D

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Hello sara, nice to meet another fitness enthusiast. I'm glad that giving up your alcohol changed your life to a great extent. Personally I was really bad in making healthy choices. That's where I decided to change my lifestyle and Workouts helped me a lot. Now I'm passionate about fitness.
Looking forward for your posts :)
Keep up the good work.

kindly check my blog @rahul516. I write fitness stuff. Follow if you like it.
upvoted and followed.

Thank you so much @rahul516
I will for sure check your blogs! ;)

thats great , wish u all the best and hopefully i will stop drinking myself one day
have a great day

Thank you for your sweet comment :)

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