Alcohol addiction can often feel like a dark secret you have to hide from the world. However, suffering in silence is not the only option. Looking to the right sober leaders for guidance and embracing an open, honest approach to sobriety can provide a path forward and help set an example for others who are facing similar challenges. Allowing your …
Alcohol Abuse vs. Alcoholism: What is the Difference?
Many people use the terms ‘alcohol abuse’ and ‘alcoholism’ interchangeably, and while they are both related to excessive drinking, they are not the same. The line between alcohol abuse and alcoholism can be blurry, and many people can fall between the two. In this blog, we will explore the distinctions between the two and the effects each can have on …
Leadership Spotlight: Annie Grace
Sober living doesn’t have to mean enduring an internal struggle to stay sober every day. With the right mindset and powerful sober coaching, you can overcome the desire to drink, and create a brand new life full of opportunities. Once we let go of shame and blame, readjust our mindset, and take a positive approach to leading sober, we can …
Leadership Spotlight: David Tyree
Sober Living is about so much more than redefining your relationship with alcohol—it starts with redefining your relationship with yourself. On the outside, anyone can look like they have it all figured out. From wealth and career success to industry recognition and international renown, even some of the world’s most inspirational leaders have fought private battles with alcohol addiction. In …
Leadership Spotlight: Ben Azadi
Sober Living is about taking bold steps to improve your life, focusing on prioritizing your wellbeing and happiness, and holding yourself accountable for your choices. But going further to become a sober leader involves not just looking out for yourself, but also being an inspiration for others, lifting them up, and helping them thrive as you build an empowered community …
LEADERS: Don’t let your night cap fool you into a good night’s sleep
Could a sober lifestyle be the answer to better sleep and enhanced workplace performance? Understanding how alcohol consumption is interfering with your sleep cycles is critical to achieving peak performance. Sleep is vital for our overall health and wellbeing; it allows our bodies to rest, repair and function at our best. A good night’s sleep can also help to improve …
Brain Drain: 7 Serious Effects of Alcohol on Your Brain
Half of Americans are active alcohol consumers and 85.6% of adults have consumed alcohol at some point in their lifetime. While millions of Americans enjoy the social aspects of moderate alcohol consumption, drinking to excess can take a serious toll on your brain and have lasting side effects that are, in fact, irreversible. Before you start to worry that your …
US Economy and the Cost of Alcohol: Help for Executives Might Be the Key
Alcohol consumption in the United States has long been linked with a number of social and economic challenges. From drunk driving fatalities to financial troubles associated with excessive drinking, the costs of alcohol abuse are significant. A 2010 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the cost of excessive alcohol use in the United States reached $249 …