The Alcohol Experiment: 30 days to take control, cut down or give up for good

The Alcohol Experiment: 30 days to take control, cut down or give up for good
Annie Grace

It’s YOUR body…It’s YOUR mind…It’s YOUR choice…If you’re reading this right now, you’re questioning how much you drink. Maybe you know you drink way too much and you want to quit. Or maybe you’re just curious. You’re questioning whether you might be overdoing it a bit. No matter where you are on the drinking spectrum, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. And thousands of people inside the This Naked Mind community have been there, too.You’re probably wondering why in the world you keep drinking, even though you’ve made a conscious decision to cut back or quit altogether. Are you sick of waking up with a hangover, having to piece together conversations and wondering if you said or did anything embarrassing? Are you even really enjoying yourself anymore?If you’ve tried to give up or moderate your alcohol consumption in the past and failed, you need to know it’s not your fault. There’s something going on that you’re probably not aware of. And once you understand it, your eyes will be opened and you’ll be able to undergo this experiment in a meaningful way. It won’t be just another failed attempt at willpower.Are you ready to get in on the secret?Let’s go!

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Ebook Edition © November 2019 ISBN: 9780008293482

Praise For

The Alcohol Experiment (#ulink_118bb412-9f47-57ba-b98f-517843f733ff)

‘Day 60 alcohol free (AF). Just did karaoke sober. I didn’t know that was possible. I had even given myself permission to have one cocktail (to loosen the vocal cords, you understand?). But after looking through the menu, I just didn’t fancy anything! Stuck with water all night. Now on the train heading home, looking forward to waking up tomorrow with a clear head, money in my pocket, my dignity (if you ignore the singing), and possibly a sore throat. The Alcohol Experiment is incredible. Thank you.’

M.K., London, England

‘Thank YOU for this amazing gift you have given so many with first your book and now the Alcohol Experiment! It has truly been life changing for me, and at three months alcohol-free tomorrow, I am more hopeful than I have been in a very long time.’

L.K., Windsor, England

‘Day 60! What? Always dreamed of being AF. Didn’t think it was possible. Thank you for my life, Annie Grace!’

O.F., Dublin, Ireland

‘45 days alcohol free. I didn’t think I could make it through the first week, and now I can’t imagine ever drinking again. The Alcohol Experiment saved my life. It’s so worth the journey!’

R.D., New York, New York

‘Annie Grace, I just wanted you to know you’ve touched the lives of many people. This is such a huge movement that you started. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart (tears are coming down right now). You saved me after almost 27 years of drinking daily, since I was 13 years old when I started. I never thought I would be able to do what I am doing now. Thank you.’

S.J., Sydney, Australia

‘Your 30-day experiment was so helpful. I learned so much! I’m well on my way to being AF completely – from drinking daily to drinking five times in 110 days. And I don’t plan on drinking anytime soon. It was so in-depth and educational. Thank you.’

G.P., Austin, Texas

‘31 days ago, I started your alcohol-free experiment. I haven’t touched any alcohol in the past month and cannot thank you enough for giving me the kick in the a** to get started! Thank you, thank you, thank you.’

C.R., Costa Mesa, California

‘You are changing the lives of so many people. Thank you. I feel like someone woke me up from a very, very long nightmare. Really, Groundhog Day. There are no words to express my gratitude. Thank you, Annie Grace, for saving my life.’

B.K.R., Portland, Maine

‘I’ve been wanting to message you for a while to say thank you. I’ve been trying to moderate my drinking for years and find it’s a daily fight. Having a dad and brother who are alcoholics, I was resigned to the fact it runs in the family! My sister introduced me to the Alcohol Experiment after I had just completed Dry January – wow! It absolutely changed my perspective on alcohol, and I haven’t touched a drop since, nor do I intend to! Thank you so much for setting me free.’

I.G., Brisbane, Australia

‘I am now 37 days AF and have never felt so relaxed and happy. I just want to thank you for caring enough to create the Alcohol Experiment. Without your support I wouldn’t be where I am. I wouldn’t be going to a weekend of camping and family fun looking forward to not drinking. It’s made such a difference to my life. You make me feel humble and so, so grateful. Thank you.’

F. C., Brooklyn, New York

‘Thank you so, so much, Annie. You are such an amazing force for good in this world! The Alcohol Experiment changed my life.’

H.R.T., Palm Beach, Florida

Turner, Trace, and Daelyn.

You are why I dream of a better tomorrow.

Brian. My favorite person.

Thank you for creating this life with me.

Thank you for trusting me enough to double down on this dream and follow the road wherever it leads.

Jesus. Your Grace. Your Love. Your Mercy.

Your Breath in my lungs.

Contents

Cover (#u005f3e82-cadf-5b0c-8869-7e0122f59a95)

Title Page (#u5c5be98b-beb7-588f-8544-f8dacaa242a1)

Copyright (#ulink_986d2e19-fe93-5467-844e-6eaa9836748c)

Praise (#ulink_672d55ec-ac98-5ced-ab3b-cfe0c6229afe)

Dedication (#u91fc72e7-9661-55df-929b-e40b3a981ce1)

Introduction (#ulink_13b4e811-9d20-5c3d-b459-7e3b59038761)

DAY 1: What’s Your Why? (#ulink_aaab0fa2-6856-5ed1-9600-ecddab91001a)

ACT #1: The Taste of Alcohol (#ulink_8fc743a4-1466-50d8-9584-7ef65cef356d)

DAY 2: It’s Not What You Give Up, But What You GAIN (#ulink_6ba5b6c7-c0e9-573c-9ceb-b2813a76a525)

DAY 3: Why We Think We Like to Drink (#ulink_374c01bc-35da-5ff6-95da-08ffe05d3b2f)

ACT #2: Alcohol and Sleep (#ulink_043c3031-2ba9-5b30-92dc-53d72579e8be)

DAY 4: Dealing with Discomfort (#ulink_b5a856e6-4c03-5fc9-a86a-cd60defe35d0)

DAY 5: What Are Cravings, Really? (#ulink_43a14950-1b26-59b5-bf74-9db64332bc44)

DAY 6: Why Willpower Doesn’t Work for Long (#litres_trial_promo)

ACT #3: Alcohol, Relaxation, and Stress Relief (#litres_trial_promo)