A Practical Guide for Those Who Don’t Want to Quit Alcohol In my 20+ years of working as an addiction counselor, I’ve never seen a high-functioning client who suddenly realize they have a drinking problem. It usually starts gradually: a thought during a long commute, a late-night Google search, a moment of clarity after a tough morning, or a sense that alcohol is becoming more of a coping tool than a choice. Currently, I’m getting coaching clients who want to explore mindful

🎧 Prefer to listen instead? Click on this episode of Upskilled. If your evening drinking habit has started to feel less like a choice and more like a routine, you are not alone. In my work as a sobriety coach, I have seen this pattern show up again and again without fail. You finish the workday, close the laptop, handle the last few responsibilities, and somewhere in that blur, the drink becomes the signal that you are finally off duty. For many leaders, alcohol becomes a st

🎧 Prefer to listen instead? Check here to hear the Upskilled episode! You know the drill. You have a networking event, client meeting, or dinner on the calendar, and suddenly you’re thinking, “I should probably have a drink first.” Here’s the thing: if you’re drinking for liquid courage, you’re probably not just drinking for the alcohol. You may be using it to turn down anxiety, take the edge off, feel more confident, or simply get through a situation that feels like a lot.