Simon Chapple - The Sober Survival Guide: How to Free Yourself from Alcohol Forever

The Sober Survival Guide

How to free yourself from alcohol forever

by Simon Chapple

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Contents

Welcome Foreword by Annie Grace

Introduction

I am Simon Chapple and I am an alcoholic

Alcohol and me

The big change

Part One Set yourself up for success

What you need to know about alcohol

Am I an alcoholic?

But I'm not like them

The self-built prison to which you hold the key

Do you have to hit rock bottom to make a change?

The power of beliefs

Your all-or-nothing mentality

Why drinking in moderation doesn't work

The power of journaling

Part Two The problems and challenges you'll face

I can't move past 'day (or week) one'

I can't fill the void

I'm terrified of 'coming out'

I've slipped up

I just can't stay accountable

I need alcohol to cope with stress

My partner still drinks

I can't socialise without alcohol

Surely I can't have a sober holiday?

I can't deal with bad feelings without a drink

I can't talk to my kids about my drinking

It's too difficult on blue days without a drink

I still think about drinking

I can't stop being harsh on myself

Special occasions without alcohol

I'm not losing weight yet

Will I be boring without alcohol?

I feel lonely and bored without alcohol

I can't sleep without a drink

How can I have sex without drinking?

After all this, I still want a drink

And finally Conclusion

Resources you may find useful

About the Author

Acknowledgements

Foreword by Annie Grace

I met Simon Chapple in a video chat room when he joined This Naked Mind podcast to tell his story. I was immediately struck by Simons passion for the sober life. Not only had he overcome any desire to drink, he was thriving. He was proud. He was excited. And he was passionate. And he was paying it forward.

Simon had already started an incredible online group, Be Sober, and members were flocking to his joyful and encouraging approach. It was not long after that amazing meeting that I asked Simon to come to the United States and be trained to be the first This Naked Mind Certified Coach in the UK.

Meeting Simon IRL (In Real Life!) surpassed all my expectations. He was the same kind, genuine and outrageously passionate person. It was a joy to spend the week together, train him to be a coach, and watch, as he has now coached thousands of people along the journey to what he has termed Alcohol Freedom.

Hearing that Simon had written a book was no surprise. When I read it, I was awed by the combination of raw, honest storytelling with practical, tangible tips for finding true joy and freedom without alcohol.

You have in your hands The Guide to letting go of alcohol and maybe even more importantly, to life after putting down the bottle. The map to exuberance, self-care, and true freedom in an alcohol-free lifestyle. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.

Love, Annie Grace

This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life

Annie Grace authored This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life . Her book reprograms your unconscious, allowing you to break free from alcohol. Countless hours of research went into writing the book, which breaks down how alcohol changes us both physically and mentally.

Annie no longer drinks and has never been happier. She left her executive role to write the book and share her method with the world. Since publishing her book she has featured in publications such as Forbes , New York Daily News , The Chicago Tribune and Mind Body Green . Annie Grace wants to share her message and the ability to find freedom from alcohol with as many readers as possible. Beyond the book, her goal is to reshape societys views and our alcoholcentric culture so that the non-drinker is no longer an exception to the rule.

You can discover more about This Naked Mind and Annies work by visiting www.thisnakedmind.com

Introduction

H ands up if you believe any of the following about drinking alcohol to be true:

I cant have fun without it. Imagine going to a party without drinking!

It makes me feel less anxious or depressed.

It helps me sleep.

I cant relax without it.

It makes me entertaining to be around.

It fits the lifestyle of my boozy friends.

I like the taste.

Its cool and sophisticated.

Im not confident enough to talk to new people without it.

It helps me deal with all the problems that life throws my way.

It stops me from worrying, especially about how much Im drinking (ironic, I know).