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Four Fun, Fast, and Effective Workouts for Busy Women
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, finding time to exercise can seem like an insurmountable challenge. However, incorporating...

Sarah Olsen
May 23, 20243 min read


Redefining Alcohol Addiction: Embracing Self-Compassion and Breaking Free
Today we're embarking on a journey to explore the intricate world of self-compassion and its incredible potential to help you break free...

Lynda Progler
May 15, 20245 min read


Hangxiety Explained: Coping with Alcohol-Induced Anxiety
And Understanding the Science Behind Waking Up at 3 AM After a Night of Drinking Illustration © Sensvector via Canva.com Have you ever...

Put It Down Team
May 10, 20245 min read


Beyond the Shell: Embracing the Power of Introversion
Join me on this introspective journey, as I explore the captivating realm of introversion, where the quiet becomes a canvas for...

Lynda Progler
May 1, 20245 min read


Mastering Life's Moments: The I.M.P.R.O.V.E Method
In the journey of life, we often encounter moments that test our resilience, challenge our resolve, or simply make us uncomfortable....

Put It Down Team
Apr 25, 20243 min read


Mastering Mocktails: Confidently Ordering Non-Alcoholic Drinks
How to Order Non-Alcoholic Drinks with Ease Navigating social gatherings and bar scenes can sometimes be a daunting task, especially if...

Put It Down Team
Apr 24, 20244 min read


INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
Here you'll find a delightful blend of timeless wisdom and quirky humor, distilled into poignant quotes.

Put It Down Team
Apr 24, 202413 min read


Like a Bad Boyfriend: Breaking Up With Alcohol
I recently skimmed through my journals from the beginning of my sober journey. One passage caught my attention, and I thought to myself,...

Lynda Progler
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Swinging For The Fences
What Baseball Teaches Us About Life I've been a baseball fan for as long as I can remember. I learned to keep score at my brother's high...

Lynda Progler
Apr 1, 20245 min read


Help! I've Been Hounded!!
Any of you that have ever had a hound dog in your life will surely relate to this…years ago Sophie Mae Hound entered my life. She was a...

Terry C
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Feel Good Habits
How Feelings Forge Long-Term Habits In the quest for personal growth and self-improvement, forming healthy habits is often a common goal....

Lynda Progler
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Mock The Night Away
Ten Alcohol-Free Mocktail Swaps for Classic Cocktails Ready to raise your glass without the guilt? Say goodbye to the morning-after...

Lynda Progler
Feb 15, 20245 min read


Sobriety and Grief: My Journey to Authentic Healing
I lost my mom in 2019 when I was still drinking. I can remember exactly what I had to drink after her memorial service – two margaritas...

Lynda Progler
Feb 1, 20244 min read


Happy Yew Near
"HAPPY YEW NEAR! I mean, NAPPY YEW DEAR! Let me try again...YAPPY HEW NEAR! Dangit! HAP-PEEEE...NEWWWW...YEEEEAR!" Finally, I got it!...

Terry C
Jan 15, 20242 min read


TOP TWENTY REASONS TO QUIT DRINKING ALCOHOL
Is it time for you to quit drinking alcohol? Here are 20 reasons to ditch the drink (in no particular order). 1. Better Overall Health...

Lynda Progler
Dec 28, 20237 min read


Getting Sober Without AA
Navigating a change in your relationship with alcohol ... without AA Deciding to embark on a journey toward sobriety, living an...

Sarah Olsen
Dec 15, 20233 min read


A Hazardous Attitudes Quiz
The Power of Mindful Choices Hello fellow explorers of the human psyche! Ever found yourself pondering why you make the choices you do?...

Lynda Progler
Nov 28, 20239 min read


From Attachment to Freedom: Thoughts About My Sober Curious Journey
I was recently at a dinner party to which I brought some alcohol-free beer and a bottle of red wine (not alcohol-free) for the hosts. The...

Heather Heasman
Nov 15, 20233 min read


The Deeper Meaning of Sobriety
Beyond the Dictionary Definition Sobriety, as defined by the dictionary, refers to the state of being sober or abstaining from or not...

Lynda Progler
Oct 14, 20234 min read


A Tale of Two Kites
Out on my walk today in the park near our house I was looking up. If you read my blog about some of my favorite quotes , you know, “Look...

Lynda Progler
Aug 14, 20234 min read
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