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I'm halfway through Dry January. It's not going as planned.

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I'm halfway through Dry January. It's not going as planned.

Going from a nightly glass of wine (OK, two on weekends) to mocktails has been a work in progress. But I'm sleeping better!

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January 21, 2026 at 8:50 AM

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Dry January Day 20. Monday 19th was a fast day.

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 21, 2026 at 8:38 AM

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How ‘Dry January’ is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight

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How ‘Dry January’ is the secret to better sleep, saving money and losing weight

New research from the University of Sussex shows that taking part in Dry January has many benefits.

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January 20, 2026 at 9:48 AM

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The stats for Dry January Day 19. One day at a time...

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 20, 2026 at 9:40 AM

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Dry January drives London's thirst for low and zero alcohol drinks

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Dry January drives London’s thirst for low and no-alcohol drinks

For this month and beyond, Londoners are increasingly turning to low and no-alcohol drinks.

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January 19, 2026 at 9:17 AM

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After 18 days of Dry January, the stats look like this:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 19, 2026 at 9:16 AM

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60% Of Irish Adults Don't Feel Supported During Dry January

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60% Of Irish Adults Don't Feel Supported During Dry January

Despite this, Dry January continues to resonate with a large portion of the population. According to the Drinkaware Barometer, a clear majority of adults who

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January 18, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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Dry January Day 17.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 18, 2026 at 11:29 AM

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Dry January, teetotalism and dangers of the 'demon drink'

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Dry January, teetotalism and fear of the 'demon drink'

Academics ague the temperance movements paved the way for sobriety trends like Dry January.

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January 17, 2026 at 12:01 PM

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Day 16 of Dry January. I am really feeling the improvement in the quality of my sleep.

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 17, 2026 at 11:58 AM

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EU chief diplomat Kallas: World’s woes mean it’s time to start drinking

That's certainly one way of looking at it!

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep

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EU chief diplomat Kallas: World’s woes mean it’s time to start drinking

High representative says global events mean now could be a good time to hit the bottle.

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January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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Day 15- we're half way through Dry January!

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 16, 2026 at 8:59 AM

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My Dry January experiment is working

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#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

Commentary: My Dry January experiment is working - The Bulletin

My own experience with a more sober month has resulted in a slow shift away from alcohol, the author writes.

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January 15, 2026 at 9:48 AM

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Dry January Day 14. It seems I celebrated getting below 110kg too soon 😂

I hope Dry January is going well for everyone. Well done on getting this far!

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM

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'The Pledge' was a coercive Irish catholic tradition where schoolkids aged about 11 to 13 years old promised not to drink alcohol until they were 18 years old.

There are still many Pioneers in Ireland, though I believe the tradition is dying out.

#DryJanuary

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The pledge: Denis McClean on the pitfalls along the way to giving up the demon drink

Trust your instincts and know that one must always be on guard against the begrudgers

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January 14, 2026 at 11:32 AM

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Day 12 of Dry January was a fast day. Dry January Day 13 looks like this:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

January 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM

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Trying Dry January? One month without alcohol linked to better sleep, mood and health

www.brown.edu/news/2026-01...

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Alkoholfrei #Sobriety #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #Alkohol #Alcohol #Detox #sleep #sleepwell

Trying Dry January? One month without alcohol linked to better sleep, mood and health

A review by Brown University researchers of studies about the popular abstinence challenge highlights the benefits of participation for the short and long term.

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January 13, 2026 at 9:11 AM

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Getting below 110kg is a small milestone, although I was last below 110 on 17 December- less than a month ago. It seems longer than that.

After 12 days of Dry January, the statistics look as follows:

#DryJanuary #DéfiDeJanvier #Sober #TryDry #Alcoholfree #Sobriety #MindfulDrinking #Alcohol #Detox