Sober Curious by Warrington, Ruby -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Dedication Contents Introduction 1: The Nature of the Beast

Maybe We’re All a Little Bit Addicted How the Habit Takes Hold No More Moderation or Pretending Changing a Habit Is the Hardest Turn Every “Relapse” into a Reminder

2: Conquering FOMA (Fear of Missing Alcohol)

Get to Know What Triggers Your FOMA How Am I Supposed to Socialize Sober? Alcohol and the “Cult of Personality” Life Is the Opposite of Boring Without Booze

3: Sober Curious Love, Sex, and Relationships

I’m Supposed to Date Sober, Too? We All Know Sober Sex Is the Best Sex The Role of Booze in a Hookup Culture Getting Sober Curious Is About Learning to Love You

4: Spirits and Spirituality

The Link Between Spirits and Spirituality The Real Genie in the Bottle Who Am I (Without Alcohol)?

5: Wine in the Age of Wellness

Your Body Has Always Been Sober Curious All You’re Really Addicted to Is Your Thoughts, and Meditation Can Help with That The Blissful Sleep Piece #Wellness as a Call to Something Bigger

6: Core Desired Feelings

Happiness Is Our Natural State It’s Time to Stop Taking the Edge Off The Future Is Emotionally Intelligent Alcohol and the Confidence Paradox

7: Getting High on My Own Supply

Sing, Dance, Tell Stories, Savor the Sweetness of Silence Highs Worth Having Are Worth Working For When I Want to Relax When I Want to Have Fun When I Want to Connect When I Want to Feel Pleasure When I Want to Transcend

8: The Power of Positive Drinking?

Drinking, with Due Respect A Good Night Is Allowed to Look Different for Everyone

9: Vision for a Hangover-Free Society

10: An Alternative 12 Steps for Living Sober Curious Acknowledgments Resources Notes About the Author Copyright About the Publisher