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Deeper Impact of Abstaining from Alcohol
As the social phenomenon of Dry January hits its tenth anniversary this year, many of us may know someone who has participated in this annual abstention from alcohol. While in years past I never criticized anyone’s attempts, I will admit that I never really gave it any serious thought. But as we continue to forge ahead with life in the time of Covid, thinking about our relationship with alcohol may be more important than ever. Statistics indicate that Alcohol consumption in the United States has been steadily growing for years. Per capita, Americans now consume 2.45 gallons of alcohol a year, a growth of almost 12 percent compared with 20…
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Rethinking the Whole Resolutions Thing
At this point in the month, many of us have filled our heads and our calendars with goals and intentions, full of the promise of new habits. The great majority of these will be fueled by a desire to be more healthy – a new diet or exercise regime, a desire to cut back or give up an unhealthy behavior or toxic substance, or a wish to connect more with others either personally, professionally or charitably. In my case, a perpetual resolution I keep coming back to is “to declutter my life.” While I am not a hoarder, I have a hard time just throwing things away, preferring instead to…
