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How to Quit Alcohol in 50 Days: Stop Drinking and Find Freedom
" The sober life is so superior to the drinking life that there is no contest. But most drinkers have been drinking for many years, or even decades, and find [it] hard to change. The sober coach takes the hand of the reader and shows them the beautiful that alcohol is a pathetic and unpleasant little drug." - William Porter, author of 'Alcohol Explained'
"From designing your own sober toolbox to changing your mindset, Simon shows you the path to set yourself up for success." - Judy C.
DO YOU FEEL TRAPPED BY ALCOHOL?
DO YOU FIND YOURSELF THINKING ABOUT DRINKING TOO OFTEN?
DO YOU PUT ALCOHOL AHEAD OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN YOUR LIFE?
If so - here's some good news. You can quit drinking, and it's not as difficult as you think.
Simon Chapple is a Certified Alcohol Coach who has helped thousands of people change the way that alcohol features in their lives. In How to Quit Drinking in 50 Days he'll give you a structured way to find complete freedom from alcohol - for now, or forever.
This 50-day journey to freedom is split into two parts. Days 1-25 will ask you to take an honest look at the impact alcohol has had on your life, to examine the reasons for your drinking, and will arm you with the best strategy for quitting alcohol successfully. Days 26-50 will ask you to make the commitment to taking a break from alcohol - taking each step with one chapter a day, and answering the questions that come up.
There are strategies for dealing with challenges and setbacks, and a wealth of resources for finding support and inspiration. Above all, there is a genuine passion for the sober adventure, and the huge rewards of an alcohol-free life - a life of freedom that's waiting for you .
Download the accompanying workbook from the John Murray Learning Library website, or the free John Murray Learning app.
"From designing your own sober toolbox to changing your mindset, Simon shows you the path to set yourself up for success." - Judy C.
DO YOU FEEL TRAPPED BY ALCOHOL?
DO YOU FIND YOURSELF THINKING ABOUT DRINKING TOO OFTEN?
DO YOU PUT ALCOHOL AHEAD OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN YOUR LIFE?
If so - here's some good news. You can quit drinking, and it's not as difficult as you think.
Simon Chapple is a Certified Alcohol Coach who has helped thousands of people change the way that alcohol features in their lives. In How to Quit Drinking in 50 Days he'll give you a structured way to find complete freedom from alcohol - for now, or forever.
This 50-day journey to freedom is split into two parts. Days 1-25 will ask you to take an honest look at the impact alcohol has had on your life, to examine the reasons for your drinking, and will arm you with the best strategy for quitting alcohol successfully. Days 26-50 will ask you to make the commitment to taking a break from alcohol - taking each step with one chapter a day, and answering the questions that come up.
There are strategies for dealing with challenges and setbacks, and a wealth of resources for finding support and inspiration. Above all, there is a genuine passion for the sober adventure, and the huge rewards of an alcohol-free life - a life of freedom that's waiting for you .
Download the accompanying workbook from the John Murray Learning Library website, or the free John Murray Learning app.
288 pages, Paperback
Published December 22, 2020
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About the author
Simon Chapple
2 books7 followersFor over two decades, Simon Chapple was a heavy drinker, enduring daily hangovers, carrying out regretful behaviour, and suffering from a lack of motivation. Somehow, he still managed to build a successful business and run 15 marathons, but he was never truly happy and didn't feel like he was anywhere near the best version of himself. He knew something was missing in his life but he couldn't put his finger on exactly what it was. Finally, it came to him: his love affair with red wine had become toxic and was no longer serving him in a positive way.
This was the first of many steps towards finding the key to unlock a life of freedom from alcohol. By the end of it, he'd found complete peace, happiness, and joy for the first time since he was a child.
Because the changes Simon experienced were so life-changing, it became his mission to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol, and more importantly, the benefits an alcohol-free life can bring.
Simon is the founder of Be Sober, one of the largest and fastest-growing online 'quit drinking' communities in the world. If you haven't already joined the Be Sober movement you can do so for free right now by visiting the website.
Simon is also a certified alcohol coach and has helped thousands of people explore and change their relationship with alcohol for the long term. He's spoken at live events to help educate and inspire people who are wondering what a life without alcohol might look like for them.
He's written The Sober Survival Guide book to help anyone who's concerned about their own relationship with alcohol, and thinking about making a change. To do this he's drawn on his considerable life experience, and the experiences of those he's helped, in order to provide real-world advice and tactics that can be used to make a positive change.
This was the first of many steps towards finding the key to unlock a life of freedom from alcohol. By the end of it, he'd found complete peace, happiness, and joy for the first time since he was a child.
Because the changes Simon experienced were so life-changing, it became his mission to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol, and more importantly, the benefits an alcohol-free life can bring.
Simon is the founder of Be Sober, one of the largest and fastest-growing online 'quit drinking' communities in the world. If you haven't already joined the Be Sober movement you can do so for free right now by visiting the website.
Simon is also a certified alcohol coach and has helped thousands of people explore and change their relationship with alcohol for the long term. He's spoken at live events to help educate and inspire people who are wondering what a life without alcohol might look like for them.
He's written The Sober Survival Guide book to help anyone who's concerned about their own relationship with alcohol, and thinking about making a change. To do this he's drawn on his considerable life experience, and the experiences of those he's helped, in order to provide real-world advice and tactics that can be used to make a positive change.
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February 3, 2024
Full of explanations, education, guidance, suggestions and learning techniques, tricks and tips. Very insightful. Recommended
March 19, 2022
I only made it to page 28 and had to stop. When he wrote:
"Consider this scenario. Sophie is four and her mum and dad have taken her to the park for the afternoon. Both parents have good jobs, the family lives in a nice house and they meet all of Sophie's needs, or so they think. To an outsider looking in they appear to be the perfect family unit. As Sophie plays on the swings her mum and dad look on from a nearby bench. Before long her dad joins in. He pushes her higher and higher and she squeals with delight and excitement. Before long her mum, who has been reading a magazine while sitting and relaxing, looks up and says, "Sophie, enough playtime now. Today is your Father's day off work and he should be relaxing." The play abruptly ends, and Sophie's father returns to the bench besides his wife. This might seem like a minor exchange that is common occurrence in many families, but it is a prime example of the subtle nature of emotional neglect."
WAIT, WHAT?!! If that is emotional neglect then every. single. person. on this planet is neglected! He then went on to write: "Over time, this type of behavior reinforces a message in Sophie that her parents aren't interested in her, that they don't have time for her, and that even when there are fun times she should expect disappointment."
OH HELL NO. Once I read this I closed the book and tossed it. That type of unfounded statement is nuts to me. The real MVP is This Naked Mind. That book is excellent and truly the only one you need.
"Consider this scenario. Sophie is four and her mum and dad have taken her to the park for the afternoon. Both parents have good jobs, the family lives in a nice house and they meet all of Sophie's needs, or so they think. To an outsider looking in they appear to be the perfect family unit. As Sophie plays on the swings her mum and dad look on from a nearby bench. Before long her dad joins in. He pushes her higher and higher and she squeals with delight and excitement. Before long her mum, who has been reading a magazine while sitting and relaxing, looks up and says, "Sophie, enough playtime now. Today is your Father's day off work and he should be relaxing." The play abruptly ends, and Sophie's father returns to the bench besides his wife. This might seem like a minor exchange that is common occurrence in many families, but it is a prime example of the subtle nature of emotional neglect."
WAIT, WHAT?!! If that is emotional neglect then every. single. person. on this planet is neglected! He then went on to write: "Over time, this type of behavior reinforces a message in Sophie that her parents aren't interested in her, that they don't have time for her, and that even when there are fun times she should expect disappointment."
OH HELL NO. Once I read this I closed the book and tossed it. That type of unfounded statement is nuts to me. The real MVP is This Naked Mind. That book is excellent and truly the only one you need.
August 4, 2024
I skimmed this book after reaching 40 days of sobriety by myself, just because. I enjoyed a few of the passages - the section on deciding values, the part about childhood trauma and your inner child - and passed the book along to my partner who works with young men going through an inpatient rehab program.
December 16, 2023
I did not use or follow the book as intended, so I cannot speak to that. However, it has a lot of anecdote and mental health information inside, especially regarding anxiety.
December 19, 2023
A very informative and educational book if you want to give the sauce a rest! Lots of journal prompts and facts to ponder. Highy recommend
January 31, 2025
A great resource for your journey into sobriety. It gets you thinking differently from the inside out, which is when true learning and change happens.
June 2, 2021
For over two decades, Simon Chapple was a heavy daily drinker, enduring hangovers, carrying out regretful behaviour, and suffering from a lack of motivation. Somehow, he still managed to build a successful business and run 15 marathons, but he was never truly happy and didn’t feel like he was anywhere near the best version of himself.
I totally relate to Simons story, every story is different but the end goal of being the best version of yourself is the reason to quit drinking. These books were really helpful and I would recommend them. I quit drinking in July 2020 and I haven't drank a drop since, thank you Simon.
I totally relate to Simons story, every story is different but the end goal of being the best version of yourself is the reason to quit drinking. These books were really helpful and I would recommend them. I quit drinking in July 2020 and I haven't drank a drop since, thank you Simon.
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