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1. Giving up drinking was easier than I expected. Just saying "I gave up drinking for Lent" out loud helped establish what I was doing and nobody questioned it in social settings. I confirmed.
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By giving up alcohol for Lent, I want to see what it's like when I don't have that in my back pocket and actually have to rely on being my normal sober self in social settings. I'm not an introvert, but I'm not always the most charismatic or exciting person to be around either, haha. I'm hoping that through this process, I'll grow.
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Next Steps. Many people use Lent, the 40-day period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, to give up something they typically consume or do, such as eating red meat, indulging in sweets, or drinking alcohol. For some, abstaining from alcohol is no more than a minor inconvenience. But if you found it more difficult than expected, or couldn.
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I suggest @reframe, an evidence based sobriety program with interactive exercises, 40 sober tools to relax and distract from cravings, and track your progress. Reframe also has inspiration stories, on demand tool kit, journal prompts and mindfulness exercises. The options for support in going alcohol free for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
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Alcohol. As opposed to alcohol addiction (for which you should seek medical help), if you struggle to quit moderate drinking for Lent, it's likely to do with the lifestyle aspects. "Alcohol is.
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Regarding what we give up for Lent, I am hearing two stories. First story: Of the 40 days of Lent, we do not observe Sundays; therefore, on this day and this day only, we do not have to observe Lent by what we have given up—i.e., if we gave up smoking, this is a day on which we can smoke.
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Do: Tell people you're grateful. This Lent I'm texting 40 people (one each day) to let them know that I'm grateful for them. Just a quick message in the morning before I head out the door.
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8 realistic expectations for giving up alcohol for Lent. April Courville. [email protected]. 0:00. 1:06. Note: This column was originally published in 2016. We're in the midst of.
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We often think of Lent as the time to give up some of our favorite things, and for many of us alcohol is somewhere near the top of that list. But it was not always so. While voluntary abstinence.
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In only one night, I saved $40. 3. I started doing new things. By giving up alcohol for Lent, I wasn't spending my Friday and Saturday nights at bars. Instead, I branched out. I saw plays, read.
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Giving up Drinking for Lent. If you have decided to give up alcohol for Lent, this is one of the healthiest lifestyle decisions you could make. Lent represents sacrifice, so choosing to quit alcohol for a month suggests that you might have some problematic drinking patterns you would like to normalize.
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Cakes are displayed in a bakery on Chinese New Year in Chinatown on February 5 in London. Many people give up sugar for Lent, which can have side effects including fatigue and headaches.
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The Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol for Lent For people who tend to overindulge in their alcohol intake, Lent is a good time to give up drinking. It may open your eyes and show you that your current relationship with alcohol is unhealthy. Giving up alcohol for Lent can lead to some short-term benefits such as: Weight loss; Mental clarity; Saved money
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Giving up the booze even just for a month will help lower those blood pressure levels to a much healthier level and could even help reduce the risk of other health issues that are associated with high blood pressure and alcohol consumption. Skin starts to look better. A minor benefit to cutting your alcohol intake is the look of your skin.
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Mar 28. 39. Easter is in the rearview window and I have completed my Lenten sacrifice of giving up alcohol. And no, I didn't cheat once! I'm excited to share my results after not drinking for nearly 50 days in February and March for Lent. I didn't have a single drink on Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, or any time that I was really.
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What to give up for Lent Food and drink. Remember - find your nemesis, then consider giving it up! Not all of these will be staples in your diet, but if they are, maybe they're worth foregoing for the period of Lent? 1. Chocolate 2. Sweets 3. Snacking between meals 4. Alcohol 5. Sugar 6. Refined carbohydrates