New Year's Intentions..

Last Blog Post of the Year - a rambling one..

New Year's Intentions.

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A Sparkle of Christmas Magic

Bah Humbug!

A Sparkle of Christmas Magic

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Have a Zen Christmas

"Release the shitcart of the past year..."

Have a Zen Christmas

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Angry Bird

"My “short fuse” was regularly dowsed with incendiary booze when I was drinking, and has, in the past, been responsible for words I cannot retract, posts on facebook that were not erased before they caused drama and havoc, friendships that were irreparably damaged. Once my fuse was spent, I was left with the shame and the fallout."

Angry bird

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The Last Laugh

The insanity of wine pairing and the ridiculous notion that there is 'good booze'
..."all I experienced was the subtle nuances of heartburn, paired with the grumbly undertones of my hangover.."

The Last Laugh

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Outside of My Comfort Zone

It's been two years since I started Sober Sassy Life, and much of that time has been spent outside of my comfort zone

Outside of My Comfort Zone

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The Unholy Trinity

"Every time you click "confirm purchase", another Fuck it Fairy gets her wings"

The Unholy Trinity

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Jingle Hell.

My Worst. Christmas. Ever.

Jingle Hell.

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Why Bother to Quit Now?

Why not wait for that Magical Day...

Why Bother to Quit Now?

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#Metoo

The reasons why I used to drink are far less important to me than the reasons I will never drink again. But my story may help

#Metoo

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The Elixir of Procrastination.

I don't miss it.

The Elixir of Procrastination.

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My Grey Hair

Ugh, Makes me feel old. But what is more worrying than a few strands of grey, is the disturbing trand that older women are drinking more than ever..

My Grey Hair

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You Don't OWE Anyone your Story...

You can just be fabulous and sober

You Don't OWE anyone your Story

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Are You a Hot Mess?

It's World Menopause Day. Yay!

Are You a Hot Mess?

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(Repost) Blow in her face, She'll follow you anywhere..

A repost from Jan 2016, because it seemed relevant.

Blow in Her Face

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Essential Oils are Not Essential.

I've been reading the AA v not AA debate in the sober Cyberverse. I think that we've all missed the point.

Essential Oils are not Essential.

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A Hangover Reminder..

I feel Hungover. How did I cope this this every morning?

A Hangover Reminder

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No Brainer!

No live broadcast this week, as I have a cold, and no one wants to see that! I'm talking about our brains on and off booze this week, and PAWS!

No Brainer!

Also, as the Seasonal Booze Madness is soon upon us - Thanksgiving, Halloween, Office Christmas Parties, Christmas...and finally New Year - I am hosting six LIVE seminars to help the newly sober, or struggling to be sober through these (sometimes stressful) event without 'taking the edge off" with booze.

There are six seminars, easy to join ,just sign up and I'll send you a link, you can join in a live Q & A, via a messaging system, or send me your questions beforehand, there are downloadable print-outs, cheat sheets, and even some recipes for mocktails in some of the seminars, plus bonus stuff for live attendees.
You will automatically get access to the replay plus materials. Once the event has been held, it will still be possible to sign up for replays.

The first one is 6th October - so quick, sign up and I'll see you there!

Sign Up here

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A Simple Life..

This week's LIVE broadcast, plus podcast..

A Simple Life

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Right In Front of Your Face..

Don't focus on the top of the mountain - just what's right in front of you

Right In Front of Your Face

Also, Sober Mummy and I will be right in front of your face, LIVE on facebook, on Friday 29th Sept, at 12 Noon, PST.....the event details are here.

I'm so excited!

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Why Sober Challenges Suck..

Here's my new article for VOCAL - a community of bloggers, writing inspiring and interesting articles about every topic and issue you could imagine! I am delighted to join them, and this is my first submission. If you are contemplating joining Sober October - read my article first!

Why Sober Challenges Suck

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Echo Chambers..

Live Broadcast Replay and Podcast

Echo Chambers - how we get into them, and how they hinder our sobriety. Plus What's New and Booze in the News..

Echo Chambers

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Why Don't We Talk?

I have a running joke with my husband - every time I want him to do something, I threaten to talk about our feelings.....that soon gets him off the couch! But there is a flip side to the hilarity..

Why Don't We Talk?

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Is September the New January?

Trying a Fresh Start of my own this week - combining a LIVE broadcast with podcast/blog, if it works - it will be a regular weekly thing..

Is September the New January?

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The Finish Line..

Starting is my "super power"...but finishing...

The Finish Line

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We can do Hard Things.

We can do hard things. I know because I just finished one.

We can do Hard things.

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If Your Life Ended..

But then you got it back again - what would you do with that second chance?

If Your Life Ended

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What Jackie Did Next

Another idea, but this one isn't one of those Merlot - fueled schemes that I couldn't remember the next day. This one is already underway.

What Jackie Did Next

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The Sober Story Studio

A new-ish thing I'm working on

The Dossier.

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The Big Secret to Losing Weight, Happiness and Everything Else. Ever.

It's a Miracle! Roll up, roll up...

The Big Secret....

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Hell in the Hallway.

Are you doomed to be in the dimly lit hallway forever?

Hell in the Hallway

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We Only See it When We Stop

The benefits of continuing with Dry July...

We Only SEE it When we Stop

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A Reformed Whore?

Er, I guess not. In many ways. But at least I'm sober.

A Reformed Whore?

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Being Right.

Sigh. Clinging to being right...

Being Right

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Thanks For the Memories

One of the least appealing features of facebook, is the prompt to share "memories" - especially if you would rather forget..

Thanks For the Memories

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Honour Among Drunks.

There's a thin line between understanding and enabling...

Honour Among Drunks.

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Is WooWoo just Doo Doo?

Seriously, what about Chakra healing? will it help your sobriety?

Is Woo Woo just Doo Doo?

(warning to Gwyneth Paltrow fans and the sweary-sensitive, you might want to miss this one)

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The BEST time to Quit

Is there a BEST time? Is it Summer?

The Best Time

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Trigger Happy

What are "triggers"? How can we deal with them?

Trigger Happy

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The Write Way

How writing changed my life - almost as much as quitting booze!

The Write Way

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Side Effects.

I love those commercial from Big Pharma that show wonderful new 'cures' and then list all the things that can go wrong - including irregular bowel movement. EVERYTHING seems to affect bowel movements

Side Effects

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Looking Back and Forward

May was my "soberversary" month. I've learned a lot in the past couple of years. I'll also chat about what's new at Sober Sassy life

Looking Back and Forward

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At least...

Think you haven't reached 'rock bottom' yet? Not sure what 'rock bottom" even looks like? Let's go with a much easier concept..

At least...

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What am I Against?

Sometimes people tell me that I'm "anti-alcohol". That may have been true in the early days of sobriety, but not so much now. Here's what I am against now..

What am I against?

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Four Things You Don't Give a F**k About, When You Quit Drinking...

Here's a good one for the weekend...

Four Things You Don't Give a F**k About...

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I Totally Forgot....

A milestone and I missed it. That's OK.

I Totally Forgot

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The Fallacy of Sunk Costs...

First rule : when you are in a dark, dirty hole - stop digging.

The Fallacy of Sunk Costs

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Turning the Other Cheek..

New podcast/blog episode....

Turning the other Cheek.

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Keep it Simple Sunshine...

Not easy, I know. But Simple.....yes.

Keep it Simple Sunshine

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When Self Help Becomes a Hindrance

I've been a bit quiet lately. I've been working on the website, hopefully making it a bit more streamlined. Hope you like the new "look".

When Self Help Becomes a Hindrance

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Making a Living in Recovery

Sometimes it felt like I was doing the whole sober thing "wrong"

Making a Living in Recovery

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All in the Numbers...Right?

I love numbers. They always comfort me...

All In the Numbers...Right?

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Making a Living

Life goes on when you decide to get sober...

Making a Living

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Checkmate

Anyone for Chess?

Checkmate.

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The "Do NOT Do" List

I love lists. I love crossing stuff off. Especially my "Do NOT Do" list..its great for my sobriety.

The "Do NOT Do" List

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Happy St Patrick's Day!

I know....all that Green Beer...

St Patricks Day

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The Big Picture

How do we get to the Big Picture of our life? By ignoring it...

The Big Picture

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The Tipping Point

When and how does sobriety stop being a struggle?

The Tipping Point

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Spring Clean

Spring is here. Time for a clean up

Spring Clean

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The Podcast is BACK!

After a brief  hiatus...here's a couple of new episodes

Good Grace

Finding Your Why

If you find the podcast helpful/enjoyable - and you listen to it via iTunes - I would be so grateful for a review. It helps to get it out there for other potential listeners. Thank you!

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A Good Laugh

When was the last time you had a good laugh?

A Good Laugh

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Too much information....

Everyone seems to be sharing everything these days...has it got a bit off-putting?

Too Much Information...

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Building a Business in Recovery...

Life doesn't stop when you start on your sober journey.

Building a Business in Recovery

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Home Alone

What a week of 'freedom" would have meant before - and what it means now!

Home Alone.

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Living With Fear

So often our fear of quitting drinking is more powerful than our fear of NOT quitting...

Living With Fear

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Sober Foodie

I've been rediscovering a passion that I thought was lost in my drinking past..

Sober Foodie

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Booze and the Bottom Line, Part 3

Are YOU affected by someone's drinking in the workplace?

Booze and the Bottom Line - Part 3

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Cravings?

Cravings are normal.

I get it.

But that urge to drink that seemed to come from nowhere and engulf me, was often my undoing.

Eventually, of course, I learned to deal with cravings.

On Thursday 2nd February Noon (PST), I'm hosting a live webinar to talk about cravings and how to overcome them.

If you are struggling a bit, this event might help you with some tips and advice.

If you have never attended a webinar before - here are some details

* The webinar will be held on Thursday 2nd February Noon PST and will last about 45 minutes.
* It's completely free.
* You won't need software - you just follow the link that I'll provide in an email before the event.
* You'll be able to type questions in real time via a messaging system OR
* You can email me questions beforehand and I'll answer them during the event.
* You will get a recording of the event, to watch later.

Basically, it's a live streaming video that you can view/listen to. You can see and hear me, but I won't know who is attending, unless you message me during the event.

I understand that many of you are concerned about anonymity. If you prefer NOT to message questions that other participants can see, as I said you can email questions beforehand. I'll answer the questions as best I can - without naming you of course. You can then just view the event - and no one will know that you are there.

You will be initially automatically signed up for my weekly newsletter. This is a function of the software I use - however you can immediately unsubscribe if you don't want to receive them.

The newsletter comes out once a week - and appears in your inbox from "Jackie Elliott's Sassy Life" - so there is no mention of sobriety or drinking etc - and includes articles/blogs/podcast episodes, and information about products and services, free and not free, from the website.

I hope that answers some questions - I hope that Thursday's event will be useful - last thing! - if you can't attend LIVE - everyone who signs up for the event will get the recording, so you can watch it later.

Here's the sign up link - Crush The Cravings!

And you can email me here with questions  jackie@sobersassylife.com


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After The Sober Challenge....

What happens now? What happens after Dry January...

After The Sober Challenge

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Booze and The Bottom Line - Part 2

Second in my article series about Booze and Business - if you think that no one has notived your drinking...you're wrong.

Booze and The Bottom Line Part 2

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How to Quit Drinking..Start with WHY?

One "why" that we tend to ignore at our peril - is our health.

How to Quit Drinking- Start with WHY?

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Vive La Revolution....

Such an inspiring turnout by women and men this weekend. But what happens now?

Vive La Revolution!

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Booze and the Bottom Line - Part 1

Here's Part 1 of my three part article series about dysfunctional drinking and the impact on small and micro businesses.

Booze and the Bottom Line

Here's the link to yesterdays podcast episode that didn't work properly (sorry)

How to Quit Drinking.

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How To Quit Drinking and Live Sober Ever After

Welcome to my new Podcast series - AND YouTube Series..

How to Quit Drinking And Live Sober Ever After

You can find today's video here...https://youtu.be/1iMJRaWFuyc

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The Most Depressing Day?

So far this year, you may also have missed National Rubber Ducky Day, and National Blame Someone Else Day". I'm serious.

The Most Depressing Day?

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Sober Birthdays Remind Me of the Grim Reaper.

Wow, I'm as old as dirt! When does the "wisdom" kick in?

Sober Birthdays Remind Me of the Grim Reaper.

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The Last Day One. Ever.

Mid January is often the time that intentions, goals and resolutions seem to fade. "Real" life takes over.

You are back at work, the kids are back at school, credit card bills have started to arrive - somehow that promise you made to yourself that 2017 WILL be the year that you quit drinking...well, that doesn't seem so important right now.

I know, because I've been there myself - many times.

I often get asked - what changed? What happened that made your sobriety STICK?

To answer this (and other questions), I am hosting a live webinar. I'll talk about my sober journey and answer questions.

You are all welcome to attend. Today's event has been postponed until next week!

* The webinar will be held on Thursday 19 Noon PST and will last about 45 minutes.
* It's completely free.
* You won't need software - you just follow the link that I'll provide in an email before the event.
* You'll be able to type questions in real time via a messaging system OR
* You can email me questions beforehand and I'll answer them during the event.

I understand that many of you are concerned about anonymity. If you prefer NOT to message questions that other participants can see, as I said you can email questions beforehand. I'll answer the questions as best I can - without naming you of course. You can then just view the event - and no one will know that you are there.

You will be initially automatically signed up for my weekly newsletter. This is a function of the software I use - however you can immediately unsubscribe if you don't want to receive them.

The newsletter comes out once a week - and appears in your inbox from "Jackie Elliott's Sassy Life" - so there is no mention of sobriety or drinking etc - and includes articles/blogs/podcast episodes, and information about products and services, free and not free, from the website.

I hope that answers some questions - I hope that Thursday's event will be useful - last thing! - if you can't attend LIVE - everyone who signs up for the event will get the recording, so you can watch it later.

Here's the sign up link -https://sobersassylife.simplero.com/page/70410-the-last-day-one-ever

And you can email me here with questions  jackie@sobersassylife.com


WB xx

Update - life sometimes interferes with the best laid plans, so I have postponed today's LIVE EVENT until Thursday 19th January at Noon PST.
If you have already signed up and sent a question - I have answered them all individually via email - and I will also cover them next week.
If you would like to sign up - please use the links above, that I've updated.
See you next week .

Reset and Reframe

Change your attitude to wards quitting by appreciating all the awesome stuff you can do now!

Reset and Reframe

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The Monday Truck

Ah. Monday mornings.


The Monday Truck.

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Will Robots Take over The World...

A question I've been musing on lately...(Probably too much WestWorld!)

Will Robots Take over the World?

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Where New Year's Resolutions come to die...

It's that time of year already...

Where New Year's Resolutions Come to Die

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Money, Booze and Shame

How these three things were linked together in my life...

Money, Booze and Shame

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Planning to Jump on the Wagon this Year?

If you're planning to jump on the wagon - here's a hand up!

Planning to Jump on the Wagon?

WBx