Find Your Balance: Nurcan's Story

Recognising that stress and evening routines were influencing her drinking, Nurcan set out to become more mindful of her habits. Discover how a six-week journey of tracking, trying alcohol-free alternatives, and making intentional choices helped her take control and find a better balance with alcohol.

Stress played a role in her drinking and had become a form of escapism during difficult moments

For years, alcohol was part of Nurcan's everyday routine. What began as drinking socially with friends gradually evolved into sharing drinks with her husband most evenings at home. Over time she started to recognise that stress often influenced her drinking, and that alcohol had become a form of escapism during difficult moments.

As she began thinking more about her health and wellbeing, Nurcan wanted to better understand her relationship with alcohol. When she joined the six-week challenge, her goal was not necessarily to drink less. Instead, she wanted to become more aware of her habits and make more intentional choices about when and why she drank.

Nurcan gradually changed her drinking habits whilst tracking her progress

Over the six week period, she went from having a drink every evening to drinking only a couple of times a week before eventually becoming alcohol-free. She also explored a range of alcohol-free alternatives and was surprised by how much she enjoyed them.

To support her journey, she used the MyDrinkaware app to track how much she was drinking. Seeing her drinking patterns helped her identify habits she had not noticed before and motivated her to continue making positive changes.

Nurcan feels healthier, more confident, and more mindful of the choices she makes

What stood out most was how achievable the changes felt. Rather than feeling as though she was missing out, Nurcan felt encouraged by her progress and the benefits she was experiencing. Her progress even inspired her husband to make changes and cut down on his own drinking.

Through the challenge, Nurcan developed a healthier and more balanced relationship with alcohol. She now feels more aware of her choices, more confident in her ability to moderate her drinking and more in control than ever before.

Nurcan built a more balanced relationship with alcohol

Gain a more balanced relationship with your drinking by using the MyDrinkaware app to track progress and achieve your goals.

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