For growth-minded individuals ready to reclaim their evenings—without the wine.

Have you ever craved a drink simply because you were bored?

If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Many growth-minded, regular drinkers who try to take a break from alcohol find that boredom is one of the hardest emotions to deal with on the alcohol-free journey.

Whether it’s a slow Sunday afternoon or a quiet evening when everything feels a little too still, that nagging sense of “something’s missing” sneaks in… and suddenly the thought appears:

“A glass of wine will make this better.”

And you know how the rest of the story goes.

You give in. The wine takes the edge off. The discomfort fades. You feel relaxed, maybe even a little content: You’re not bored anymore… but you’re not really fulfilled either.

And then the next evening comes. The emptiness returns. And the cycle begins again.

Bored → Urge → Drink → Go to Bed → Wake Up → Repeat

This is what I call the boredom drinking loop.

I was once caught in that loop, too. That’s why I created this little worksheet—to help you interrupt it.

🔍 STEP 1: Name What’s Really Go

🔍 STEP 1: Name What’s Really Going On

“What am I actually feeling right now?”

☐ I’m restless
☐ I’m lonely
☐ I feel flat or uninspired
☐ I’m craving comfort
☐ I’m unsure what to do with myself
☐ Other: _______________

💭 STEP 2: Identify What You’re Really Needing

“What am I really craving—not the drink, but underneath it?”

☐ Play or fun

☐ Connection
☐ Novelty or stimulation
☐ Calm or escape
☐ Purpose or meaning
☐ Something to look forward to

☐ Other: _______________

🔄 STEP 3: Try One of These Instead

(Pick one small shift to interrupt the loop.)