85 Things to Do Instead of Drinking

A free, practical list of ideas to fill the time, energy and headspace that alcohol used to occupy.

Who This Guide Is For

One of the most common challenges in the early days of stopping drinking is not knowing what to do with yourself. The habit of reaching for a drink fills a slot in your day – after work, on weekends, at social events, in moments of boredom or restlessness.

This guide gives you 85 practical, realistic alternatives to fill that space. Not abstract suggestions. Actual things you can do today.

What the Guide Covers

  • 85 practical activities organised by mood, energy level and situation
  • Ideas for weekday evenings, weekends, social events and moments of stress or boredom
  • Options that work for people with busy professional lives and limited time
  • Activities that build new rituals and identities beyond alcohol
  • Quick wins for the moments when a craving hits and you need something to do right now

About the Author

Sarah Connelly is an accredited Master Grey Area Drinking Coach, counsellor and speaker based in Brisbane, Australia. She quit drinking in 2019 and has since supported hundreds of professionals across Australia and internationally to change their relationship with alcohol.

This guide reflects the same practical, shame-free approach she brings to every coaching engagement.

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