10 Reasons Why Sobriety Is Actually Amazing

People and their cocktails these days! Sobriety gets a bad rap when in reality it's actually amazing. I'll tell you why.

1. You Can Remember Everything

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Sobriety is a sure fire way to never blackout again. That means no embarassing drunk situations, no regretful decisions, and no wondering what happened the next morning.

2. You Save Money

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There are apps you can download that will calculate just how much money you save by not drinking or using drugs. Your money will be better spent on house decorations, traveling, or your dog.

3. Sobriety Is The Best Beauty Regimen

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There is an aesthetic benefit to sobriety, there is no doubt about that. You can't wake up looking impossibly fresh looking while nursing a hangover. Sobriety and 8 hours of sleep is the only way.

4. No More Voluntary Depression

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I say voluntary because some people are diagnosed with clinical depresssion regardless of how much they drink. But, why make it worse for yourself? Did you know alcohol is a depressant? I for one, am glad I never have to wake up crying my eyes out and feeling like crap for no apparent reason, ever again.

5. You Find Joy In Places Besides the Bottle

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When you're obsessed with nightclubs, happy hour, and boozy bbq's, drinking can easily become the only thing that gives you "happiness." Sobriety enables you to find joy in the tiniest moments of your life, like a good meal, a good book, or a warm cup of coffee.

6. You're Free To Come And Go As You Please

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When you're drinking you get stranded a lot, at parties, in strange cities, or at the bar. You always have to find a way home, unless you decide to drive drunk which could kill you or someone else. Sobriety offers you the freedrom to come and go as you please. You'll always be able to drive yourself home at any time you want, and best of all, you won't have to worry about getting a DUI.

7. You Won't Be The Embarrassing Friend

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After years of being the party girl, I realized I was actually the embarrassing friend too. I always said and did things I would have never done sober. I hurt myself and other people. I spent all my time living for selfish reasons instead of showing up for the people I loved. Sobriety has allowed me to transform into someone everyone wants to be around.

8. You'll Be Healthier

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Green juice, yoga, chia seeds, gluten-free, sugar-free, etc. It's a sign of the times. Everyone is on a health kick and in most respects, that's great. Yet, these same people are going out for boozy brunches and turning up in the VIP section at the club. Newsflash: alcohol is poison that doesn't match your healthy lifestyle. Sobriety allows us to take a serious look at our eating and drinking habits.

9. You And Your Life Become Authentic

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Without alcohol to numb you, you become authentic. You learn who you really are and what you want out of life. Sobriety gives you the chance to see who you really are without booze or attempting to desperately fit in with every crowd. Pro tip: you'll never need booze to be yourself.

10. Be Different In A Crowd Where Everyone Is The Same

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Alcohol isn't all it's cracked up to be. The benefits do not outweigh the risks. It doesn't matter what the media or society says, you can be your own person. You don't need alcohol to get you through life, you are enough. Being sober is an act of bravey and courage.