116: Mindful Drinking Nights Out: The 3-Stage Strategy for Success

Send me a message 🤗Take the 90-second quiz to find out your midlife drinking motivators + get your free bonus https://www.lownodrinker.com/===If you’ve decided to drink differently but still want to enjoy your social life, this episode is your ultimate guide to mindful nights out. I walk you through how to plan before, during, and after your evening so you can stay in control and still have fun.From setting clear intentions and managing expectations with friends, to communicating with the bar staff and why staying hydrated is so important as we age, if you do decide to drink. We’ll look at practical moderation techniques like zebra striping and coasting, plus, importantly, how to reflect without judgment the next day. Because drinking less in midlife shouldn’t mean missing out on good times with good friends.0:00 Before, During, After: The Plan3:03 Set Intentions That Aren’t About Alcohol7:13 Manage Expectations9:32 Research Venues And Low/No Menus10:37 Moderation Methods And Personal Rules12:29 At The Venue: Quality Over Quantity14:28 Slow Down, Pause, And Check In17:24 Mindfully low, no and light19:57 The Morning After The Night Before21:39 No Failure, Only LearningAlso mentioned:ep#114 KAM Insightsep#63 Zebra Striping & Bookendingep#74 Coasting ===🌱 Ready for real change in the way you drink? - https://www.lownodrinker.com/4weekreset===🗝️ Become a Vault member to get access to the moderation tools that actually help - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/s/the-vault===✏️ Come hang out with me on Substack - https://mindfuldrinking.substack.com/===❓ Take the Midlife Drinking Triggers Quiz - https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/68dd33385bb4a20015996a13===*Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may earn a commission that helps me keep the show going. Thank you.