1. Busy, forgot to drink. You can go for a walk, exercise, eat out or go to the movies. When you are at home, choose a new hobby or re-explore an old one. Painting, board games, playing musical instruments, and other healthy activities are all excellent choices to avoid drinking. ? 2. Write in writing. A list of reasons for reducing alcohol consumption (for example, feeling healthier, sleeping better or improving interpersonal relationships) or the hazards of excessive drinking can stimulate your enthusiasm.
? 3. Set drinking goals. Set a drinking limit. You should stick to drinking as suggested: women and men over 65 drink no more than one bottle of beer a day, and men under 65 drink no more than two bottles of beer a day. 4. Choose the days of the week when you don't drink. Decided not to drink one or two days a week. You may need to give up drinking for a week or a month to see how you feel when you don't drink in your life. Seek support. Reducing drinking may not always be so easy. Let friends and family know that you need their support. Your doctor or therapist may also help.
6. Beware of temptation. Avoid people and places that drink. If you associate drinking with certain events, such as holidays, make a management plan in advance. Monitor your feelings. When you are worried, lonely or angry, you may want to have a drink. Try to cultivate new healthy methods to cope with stress. 7. perseverance. Most people who succeed in reducing or completely abstaining from alcohol only succeed after many attempts. You may encounter setbacks, but don't let them stop you from achieving your long-term goals. In fact, there is no final destination, because the process usually requires constant efforts.