Just decided to stop?

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You don’t need to read the whole internet tonight. Use this short path. Skip anything that doesn’t fit. The only non-negotiable step is safety if you’ve been drinking heavily.

1. Make today simple

   Four rules for week one: don’t drink today; eat regularly; rest; plan your usual drinking time. Read Your first week sober and watch the short: 4 simple rules.

2. Get pages in your hands

   Download free printable journal pages — craving log, reasons, tracker and more. Sign-up download: get the free pages.

3. Prepare for cravings and evenings

   Handling cravings · Guided audio · Empty evenings · What to drink instead

4. Decide what you’ll say

   What to say when offered a drink · Telling people you’ve stopped

5. Optional: map your patterns

   Try the short self-reflection quiz (not a diagnosis) or the journaling prompts.

6. If you want a full journaling guide

   The Book of Sober by Steven John walks your story, patterns, support and future at your own pace.

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