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Drink Less in 7 Days
Increased alcohol consumption in society today is rarely out of the news. But it seems that most therapies and therapists offer an all-or-nothing solution—give up completely or give in to the drink. However, for those of us who would like to reduce our intake without giving up completely, clinical hypnotherapist Georgia Foster offers a middle way—and even better, it takes just seven days! Georgia is a world-leading therapist, specializing in overdrinking behavior (as well as anxiety and self-esteem and other issues). Her drink less courses have a high success rate (95% of attendees report reduced alcohol consumption) and here she shares the secrets of this success. Georgia uses short questionnaires and tick boxes to help the reader establish how they currently relate to alcohol and then gives simple, practical steps to help the reader take back control of their drinking.
208 pages, Paperback
Published September 15, 2018
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February 18, 2019
This book has a very interesting premise. The author is a hypnotherapist who uses a combination of psychology, hypnosis and problem solving to help her patients drink less alcohol. Some may take issue with her opinion that people with problems drinking too much don't need to quit completely, but she claims to have a very good success rate helping people figure out why they drink too much and helping them solve those problems.
Foster profiles drinkers in terms of their reasons for over-drinking and then gives them helpful solutions to temper their drinking. For instance, if you drink out of habit and just want to drink less then you drink one full glass of water between each glass of wine. There are different solutions for drinking because of it being part of your job, social pressures, binge drinking where you beat yourself up afterwards, stress drinking, etc. The solutions and the psychology seemed logical and I suspect it would be helpful for many people.
The book has access to accompanying hypnosis tapes online, which I did not try.
I read a digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
Foster profiles drinkers in terms of their reasons for over-drinking and then gives them helpful solutions to temper their drinking. For instance, if you drink out of habit and just want to drink less then you drink one full glass of water between each glass of wine. There are different solutions for drinking because of it being part of your job, social pressures, binge drinking where you beat yourself up afterwards, stress drinking, etc. The solutions and the psychology seemed logical and I suspect it would be helpful for many people.
The book has access to accompanying hypnosis tapes online, which I did not try.
I read a digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
August 6, 2022
Odd isn't it, that during lockdowns, liquor stores stayed open and sold increased amounts? While other supports for those on struggle street shut access.
Many would admit to self-medication of depression and oppression during the panic pandemic. Many would find Georgia Foster's non-judgemental, empathetic approach more helpful than hard core all-or-nothing AA. She writes:
"I am constantly frustrated by how often people are judged and criticised for how much alcohol they drink, because this can send them underground with their drinking. They may start to ‘sneaky drink’ because they become self-conscious that people think they drink too much. The vicious cycle continues and ultimately the drinking issue becomes a bigger problem than it originally was."
Further: "The subject of drinking too much is taboo, and the person who truly wants to drink less can be made to feel like an alcoholic who will have to quit drinking altogether."
Foster cites a client Sarah (we hope names have been changed, or permission sought from those whose stories she shares) whose 14-year-old daughter counted the number of glasses she imbibed.
"I asked Sarah, did you start drinking less knowing your daughter was watching you?’ Embarrassed, Sarah admitted, ‘No. In fact I was drinking more.’ She couldn’t understand why her drinking was increasing...[Sarah felt an] awful feeling that her daughter was micro-managing her drinking. This led her to have a secret wine stash, so her daughter thought she was drinking from one bottle when it was actually two. Sarah is very typical of the millions of over-drinking people living on this planet. Like her, they know they drink too much but just don’t know how to cut back. But they know they don’t belong in Alcoholics Anonymous either."
So far so good. A major factor is Foster's success (which she cites often) is the use of hypnotherapy tapes. I have reservations about hypnotherapy so listened a few times but did not make a habit of it.
Foster encourages with "There is nothing wrong with you! I believe it’s your thinking,
not your drinking, that is the real problem." She explores brain function habits, emotional conditioning, and brainwave activities. She reminds to drink water between glasses, to sip slowly and savour.
Helpful chapters invite readers to explore their mind sets as The Pleaser/The perfectionist/The Inner Child. She is tolerant of those who drink at alleviate boredom. Stress. Loneliness. Workplace Bullying. Disowned Self. Parent's Self-esteem expectations.
Foster's useful suggestions are diminished by a tendency to oversell. Her clientele includes celebrities, billionaires, and big names. Her book "sells from the platform" and followup emails are hungry for further income. Foster is an excellent businesswoman.
Worth a read.
Many would admit to self-medication of depression and oppression during the panic pandemic. Many would find Georgia Foster's non-judgemental, empathetic approach more helpful than hard core all-or-nothing AA. She writes:
"I am constantly frustrated by how often people are judged and criticised for how much alcohol they drink, because this can send them underground with their drinking. They may start to ‘sneaky drink’ because they become self-conscious that people think they drink too much. The vicious cycle continues and ultimately the drinking issue becomes a bigger problem than it originally was."
Further: "The subject of drinking too much is taboo, and the person who truly wants to drink less can be made to feel like an alcoholic who will have to quit drinking altogether."
Foster cites a client Sarah (we hope names have been changed, or permission sought from those whose stories she shares) whose 14-year-old daughter counted the number of glasses she imbibed.
"I asked Sarah, did you start drinking less knowing your daughter was watching you?’ Embarrassed, Sarah admitted, ‘No. In fact I was drinking more.’ She couldn’t understand why her drinking was increasing...[Sarah felt an] awful feeling that her daughter was micro-managing her drinking. This led her to have a secret wine stash, so her daughter thought she was drinking from one bottle when it was actually two. Sarah is very typical of the millions of over-drinking people living on this planet. Like her, they know they drink too much but just don’t know how to cut back. But they know they don’t belong in Alcoholics Anonymous either."
So far so good. A major factor is Foster's success (which she cites often) is the use of hypnotherapy tapes. I have reservations about hypnotherapy so listened a few times but did not make a habit of it.
Foster encourages with "There is nothing wrong with you! I believe it’s your thinking,
not your drinking, that is the real problem." She explores brain function habits, emotional conditioning, and brainwave activities. She reminds to drink water between glasses, to sip slowly and savour.
Helpful chapters invite readers to explore their mind sets as The Pleaser/The perfectionist/The Inner Child. She is tolerant of those who drink at alleviate boredom. Stress. Loneliness. Workplace Bullying. Disowned Self. Parent's Self-esteem expectations.
Foster's useful suggestions are diminished by a tendency to oversell. Her clientele includes celebrities, billionaires, and big names. Her book "sells from the platform" and followup emails are hungry for further income. Foster is an excellent businesswoman.
Worth a read.
September 2, 2026
I picked up Drink Less in 7 Days because I wanted something practical rather than another book telling me that the only answer is to quit drinking completely. What I liked almost immediately was the tone. It doesn't feel judgmental or preachy, and I never felt like I was being talked down to.
The seven-day approach made the whole thing feel much less overwhelming. Instead of thinking about making some huge, permanent change, I could focus on one step at a time and actually pay attention to my own habits and relationship with alcohol.
I particularly liked the questionnaires and little check-ins throughout the book. They made me stop and be honest with myself rather than simply reading page after page and thinking, "Yes, that sounds good." Some of the questions really made me think about why I was reaching for a drink in the first place and how much of it had become routine.
What I appreciated most was the emphasis on taking back control. The book isn't about making you feel guilty for drinking. It's about becoming more aware of your choices and being intentional about them. That felt much more realistic and achievable to me.
The seven-day approach made the whole thing feel much less overwhelming. Instead of thinking about making some huge, permanent change, I could focus on one step at a time and actually pay attention to my own habits and relationship with alcohol.
I particularly liked the questionnaires and little check-ins throughout the book. They made me stop and be honest with myself rather than simply reading page after page and thinking, "Yes, that sounds good." Some of the questions really made me think about why I was reaching for a drink in the first place and how much of it had become routine.
What I appreciated most was the emphasis on taking back control. The book isn't about making you feel guilty for drinking. It's about becoming more aware of your choices and being intentional about them. That felt much more realistic and achievable to me.
January 18, 2019
Georgia Foster’s Drink Less in 7 Days is the perfect book for anyone suffering from anxiety and self-esteem related drinking problems. Foster doesn’t tell you to simply give up or give in but offers her own approach for her readers to use in cutting down their alcohol consumption. She includes really helpful interactive questionnaires, and I felt more like I was sitting and chatting with her than reading through a book! Her fantastic teaching methods makes this book stand out above the rest— I’ll definitely be recommending this one to anyone I think could benefit from her valuable lessons!
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November 6, 2019Not everyone who drinks has a drinking problem. Not everyone who drinks becomes an alcoholic. And not everyone who drinks does so in a healthy way.
Do you drink to have fun, or to forget? Can you have fun without alcohol? Will drinking truly make you forget? Do you ever ask yourself those questions?
Do you ever let your inner critic look at your behavior around alcohol and speak up? If not, then maybe you should.
A conversational read that will make you think, this book provides a framework for reviewing your own habits and motivations around alcohol.
Do you drink to have fun, or to forget? Can you have fun without alcohol? Will drinking truly make you forget? Do you ever ask yourself those questions?
Do you ever let your inner critic look at your behavior around alcohol and speak up? If not, then maybe you should.
A conversational read that will make you think, this book provides a framework for reviewing your own habits and motivations around alcohol.
January 18, 2019
Drink Less in 7 Days has taught me so much about myself that goes far deeper than just drinking. As someone who struggles with anxiety, Georgia Foster has shown me that my “inner critic” personality can often distort the way I think about myself and make me feel as if I have no control over myself or my situation. By learning to manage my inner critic, I can better cope with my stress levels and improve my self-image – two things that often lead to problem drinking.
January 18, 2019
Georgia Foster takes a unique approach in Drink Less in 7 Days as she targets an audience of people who are by no means alcoholics, but simply want to cut down their alcohol consumption. Foster gets down to the emotional origin of the problem for people who drink excessively due to anxiety and low self-esteem. This book is fantastic and distinctive from others of its genre by creating a personalized learning experience for each and every reader.
August 5, 2026
I have read many books as much as I can about alcohol, but this is the first one that made me feel understood rather than judged. Georgia's message that it is the thinking behind the drinking that matters completely changed my perspective. I found myself reflecting on habits I have carried for years without ever questioning them.
August 5, 2026
The chapter on the Inner Critic was worth the price of the book alone. I never realized how much my own negative self-talk influenced my decisions. The Radio-Crazy concept gave me language for something I have experienced my entire adult life.
August 5, 2026
What impressed me most was the compassion throughout the book. There is no shame, no blame, and no scare tactics. Instead, Georgia helps readers understand themselves better. That approach made me far more open to change than any strict program ever has.
August 5, 2026
The discussion around the Pleaser personality hit me hard. I recognized myself on almost every page. I never connected my tendency to put everyone else's needs first with my own unhealthy habits. That realization alone made this book worthwhile.
August 5, 2026
This book generated one of the most meaningful discussions our reading group has had. Nearly everyone identified with either the Inner Critic, the Pleaser, the Perfectionist, or the Inner Child. The conversations continued long after we finished reading.
August 5, 2026
I appreciated that Georgia combines neuroscience with practical life experience. The explanations about the amygdala, emotional triggers, and familiar patterns helped me understand why change can feel so difficult even when we genuinely want it.
August 5, 2026
The Perfectionist chapter felt like Georgia was describing my life. I have always viewed progress as all-or-nothing. This book taught me that one difficult day does not erase weeks of success. That lesson alone was incredibly freeing.
August 5, 2026
The stories throughout the book made the concepts easy to understand and apply. I could see parts of myself in almost every example. It felt less like reading a self-help book and more like having a conversation with someone who genuinely understands people.
August 5, 2026
I found the Inner Child chapter surprisingly emotional. It challenged me to think about joy, vulnerability, and self-expression in ways I never expected. Some of the reflection questions stayed with me for days.
August 5, 2026
The reading guide made the experience even better. The discussion questions encouraged me to think more deeply about the book rather than simply moving on after finishing it. Every chapter seemed to open another important conversation.
August 5, 2026
Georgia's writing style is warm, encouraging, and incredibly relatable. She communicates difficult concepts in a way that feels accessible to everyone. I can see why so many readers connect with her work.
August 5, 2026
This is one of those rare books that feels practical and transformative at the same time. The exercises are simple enough to use immediately, but the ideas behind them have the potential to create lasting change.
August 5, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found many valuable insights throughout. Some concepts resonated with me more strongly than others, but overall I appreciated the balanced and compassionate approach Georgia takes toward the subject.
August 5, 2026
A thoughtful and engaging read that offers a fresh perspective on habits and behavior change.
While I would have liked even more real world case studies, the book provides plenty of useful tools and reflection points for readers.
While I would have liked even more real world case studies, the book provides plenty of useful tools and reflection points for readers.
October 12, 2024
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August 5, 2026
One of the most powerful aspects of this book is that it encourages self-awareness instead of willpower. That shift completely changed how I think about habits, personal growth, and long-term change.
January 30, 2018
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I originally requested this ARC because I have a lot of nutrition coaching clients who find it hard to control the amount of alcohol they consume…especially on the weekends. I mean we all (or at least a lot of us) look forward to a glass of wine or two or a cold beer with friends, right? What I learned in this book is that you don’t have to be a textbook alcoholic to feel like you’re drinking too much. Everyone is different and I really liked the way Georgia Foster described the different styles of drinking habits that people have. For example, there is the person that is the perfectionist. So, when the perfectionist drinks it’s with everything he or she has got. It’s done to the full extent. Now, this doesn’t mean that the perfectionist drinks every day or even every week. It means that when the perfectionist does drink, they go all out. There’s also the person who drinks everyday or the person who only likes to drink socially or only likes to drink alone. See what I mean? None of these is wrong or makes a person an alcoholic. The book comes with two recordings to download. One is short and one is a bit longer. These are used by Georgia to make her clients actively think about what they are going to do before they do it and to condition them into eventually drinking less. Pretty cool, huh? I thought so. I found the psychology in this book to be so interesting. It was an easy read as well.
Thank you to Netgalley, Georgia Foster, and RedDoor Publishing for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I originally requested this ARC because I have a lot of nutrition coaching clients who find it hard to control the amount of alcohol they consume…especially on the weekends. I mean we all (or at least a lot of us) look forward to a glass of wine or two or a cold beer with friends, right? What I learned in this book is that you don’t have to be a textbook alcoholic to feel like you’re drinking too much. Everyone is different and I really liked the way Georgia Foster described the different styles of drinking habits that people have. For example, there is the person that is the perfectionist. So, when the perfectionist drinks it’s with everything he or she has got. It’s done to the full extent. Now, this doesn’t mean that the perfectionist drinks every day or even every week. It means that when the perfectionist does drink, they go all out. There’s also the person who drinks everyday or the person who only likes to drink socially or only likes to drink alone. See what I mean? None of these is wrong or makes a person an alcoholic. The book comes with two recordings to download. One is short and one is a bit longer. These are used by Georgia to make her clients actively think about what they are going to do before they do it and to condition them into eventually drinking less. Pretty cool, huh? I thought so. I found the psychology in this book to be so interesting. It was an easy read as well.
Thank you to Netgalley, Georgia Foster, and RedDoor Publishing for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 10, 2018
Like many people, at the start of the year, I made a resolution to decrease my alcohol intake.
Drink Less in Seven Days by Georgia Foster has really helped me stick to this resolution. Georgia is a clinical hypnotherapist and alongside the written version of the book, there are also 4 "Hypnosis Hub" recordings that readers are encouraged to access to help them with the program.
One of the great things about Drink Less in Seven Days is that Georgia (and I"m going to call her Georgia because she kind of feels like a friend) is totally non-judgemental about how much you drink, why you drink, why you feel you drink too much etc. I feel that this is an area where people carry a lot of shame and negative feelings and to have someone who approaches an emotional issue like this with absolute objectivity is helpful in driving the desired behaviours. She's on your side!
There are two main parts to Drink Less in Seven Days. The first is how your amygdala (the part of your brain that deals with emotions and fear/stress responses) can actually work against your efforts to quit or reduce your drinking. It shows you how to move your decision to drink away from this very instinctive part of your brain to your prefrontal cortex which is the part of your brain that is more concerned with considered decision-making.
I found this part of the book fascinating, particularly the parts where she spoke about silencing your inner critic.
However, it was the second part of the book, where Georgia broke down different personality types. what triggers them to drink and how to circumvent these triggers that I found most useful. (Also fascinating, if like me you love a good theory of behaviour and the ability to proclaim "Yes!!!! That's me!"). Because it makes total sense right? If you drink out of social anxiety (which is me a little bit) your methods to success will likely be different to someone who drinks because everyone around you is (also me a little bit).
The biggest take away for me was starting to understand what triggers my wanting to drink and learning alternative strategies should I decide not to. I think a really important thing about Drink Less in Seven Days is that it is NOT about quitting drinking altogether. It is about cutting down to a level that you are comfortable with, whatever that is for you. And this feels more manageable than quitting altogether.
The cru of this type of book though is does it work?
So here's the real deal. I started this program in January. It's now March and I can count the times I have drunk alcohol on one hand. During this time I have been to pubs, bars and restaurants, entertained at home and been entertained at other people's homes so it's not like I have been hiding myself away. I have been around alcohol and people drinking as much as I ever was.
Will I drink again? Almost definitely. For me, this experiment was never about giving up altogether. And I have far too much fun making cocktails for this to give it up completely! However, I feel that moving forward I will be able to drink in a more mindful considered way.
Thank you to Georgia Foster for a thoroughly fascinating book that does exactly what it says on the cover!
Full review and a non-alcoholic drink recommendation available here:
http://www.retrofoodformoderntimes.co...
Drink Less in Seven Days by Georgia Foster has really helped me stick to this resolution. Georgia is a clinical hypnotherapist and alongside the written version of the book, there are also 4 "Hypnosis Hub" recordings that readers are encouraged to access to help them with the program.
One of the great things about Drink Less in Seven Days is that Georgia (and I"m going to call her Georgia because she kind of feels like a friend) is totally non-judgemental about how much you drink, why you drink, why you feel you drink too much etc. I feel that this is an area where people carry a lot of shame and negative feelings and to have someone who approaches an emotional issue like this with absolute objectivity is helpful in driving the desired behaviours. She's on your side!
There are two main parts to Drink Less in Seven Days. The first is how your amygdala (the part of your brain that deals with emotions and fear/stress responses) can actually work against your efforts to quit or reduce your drinking. It shows you how to move your decision to drink away from this very instinctive part of your brain to your prefrontal cortex which is the part of your brain that is more concerned with considered decision-making.
I found this part of the book fascinating, particularly the parts where she spoke about silencing your inner critic.
However, it was the second part of the book, where Georgia broke down different personality types. what triggers them to drink and how to circumvent these triggers that I found most useful. (Also fascinating, if like me you love a good theory of behaviour and the ability to proclaim "Yes!!!! That's me!"). Because it makes total sense right? If you drink out of social anxiety (which is me a little bit) your methods to success will likely be different to someone who drinks because everyone around you is (also me a little bit).
The biggest take away for me was starting to understand what triggers my wanting to drink and learning alternative strategies should I decide not to. I think a really important thing about Drink Less in Seven Days is that it is NOT about quitting drinking altogether. It is about cutting down to a level that you are comfortable with, whatever that is for you. And this feels more manageable than quitting altogether.
The cru of this type of book though is does it work?
So here's the real deal. I started this program in January. It's now March and I can count the times I have drunk alcohol on one hand. During this time I have been to pubs, bars and restaurants, entertained at home and been entertained at other people's homes so it's not like I have been hiding myself away. I have been around alcohol and people drinking as much as I ever was.
Will I drink again? Almost definitely. For me, this experiment was never about giving up altogether. And I have far too much fun making cocktails for this to give it up completely! However, I feel that moving forward I will be able to drink in a more mindful considered way.
Thank you to Georgia Foster for a thoroughly fascinating book that does exactly what it says on the cover!
Full review and a non-alcoholic drink recommendation available here:
http://www.retrofoodformoderntimes.co...
May 22, 2018
Although it is titled ""Drink Less" in 7 Days", this book has a wider positivity to it and it will guide the reader to think about themselves in a more positive light, as a whole. There are 4 downloadable recordings available to go with the book. The reader simply needs to login and access them via Georgia's website www.georgiafoster.com.
Georgia takes the reader through a process of understanding how the mind works and gives case studies to support the information she is providing. She describes how the amygdala shapes behaviours and ensures that the bad habits persist. Georgia then tells the reader how by keeping the mind in the prefrontal cortex, by being in the present both in body and mind, they can minimise the influence the amygdala holds over their behaviours and subsequently begin to manage their drinking.
I found it easier to read this book than I thought it would and it wasn't dry or boring at all. I have downloaded the recordings, but as yet (I admit) I haven't listened to them. I intend to do this during my next holiday when I can set aside time and relax while I listen to them. Then I intend to use them to help me focus myself in a place where I am not so influenced by that voice (the one Georgia calls the Inner Critic) that always focuses on the worst things in life.
Georgia takes the reader through a process of understanding how the mind works and gives case studies to support the information she is providing. She describes how the amygdala shapes behaviours and ensures that the bad habits persist. Georgia then tells the reader how by keeping the mind in the prefrontal cortex, by being in the present both in body and mind, they can minimise the influence the amygdala holds over their behaviours and subsequently begin to manage their drinking.
I found it easier to read this book than I thought it would and it wasn't dry or boring at all. I have downloaded the recordings, but as yet (I admit) I haven't listened to them. I intend to do this during my next holiday when I can set aside time and relax while I listen to them. Then I intend to use them to help me focus myself in a place where I am not so influenced by that voice (the one Georgia calls the Inner Critic) that always focuses on the worst things in life.
June 5, 2018
This book offer some those anxious about their drinking habits a happy medium; no more dry January to then continue to binge drink the rest of the year, but an understanding of why we might want to drink on a given day and then being able to choose to or not.
This is a no judgement, no guilt inducing read.
The book comes with 2 hypnotherapy recordings to assist in the CPD.
This is a no judgement, no guilt inducing read.
The book comes with 2 hypnotherapy recordings to assist in the CPD.
August 29, 2018
NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.
I was really interested in this book as I am a social drinker and I wanted to reduce the amount of alcohol I was drinking through the week.. This book can be used with hypnosis downloads. I felt it needed a little more depth and explanation but it would be a good introduction for someone wanting to reduce their alcohol intake.
I was really interested in this book as I am a social drinker and I wanted to reduce the amount of alcohol I was drinking through the week.. This book can be used with hypnosis downloads. I felt it needed a little more depth and explanation but it would be a good introduction for someone wanting to reduce their alcohol intake.
February 14, 2019
I am reviewing this book for Georgia Foster, RedDoor Publishing, and NetGalley who gave me a copy of their book for an honest review.
A good time of year to look at this book as lots of people tend to try and cut down on their alcohol during these wetter months. This book can be used with hypnosis downloads which can be retrieved from the authors website.
A good time of year to look at this book as lots of people tend to try and cut down on their alcohol during these wetter months. This book can be used with hypnosis downloads which can be retrieved from the authors website.
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