What can I do instead of drinking alcohol | 57 alcohol-free activities
Sometimes a list is all the inspiration you need! If you are feeling really brave, why not try all of them:
1. Go for a walk
2. Take up a new hobby
3. Go to the theatre
4. Join a book club
5. Attend an art class
6. Call or video chat with friends and family
7. Take a cooking class
8. Start a journaling practice
9. Organize your home or workspace
10. Read a book
11. Listen to music
12. Watch movies or shows on streaming services
13. Play board games with family or friends
14. Do yoga or meditation at home
15. Try new recipes in the kitchen
16. Take nature walks, hikes, or scenic drives
17. Invest in some plants and tend to them regularly
18. Start a blog on topics of interest
19. Listen to podcasts for entertainment, education, and inspiration
20. Learn about different cultures through travel documentaries and books 21. Do charity work in your local community
22. Practice self-care activities such as massages and facials
23. Shop online for gifts for friends and family
24. Volunteer at an animal shelter or charity organization
25. Check out virtual events in your area
26. Visit museums from the comfort of your own home
27. Take online classes in any subject
28. Make art like painting, sketching, drawing, etc
29. Update your resume and find career opportunities
30. Do puzzles like crosswords, Sudoku, jigsaw puzzles etc
31. Play an instrument
32. Take part in virtual trivia nights
33. Write poems or short stories
34. Design clothes using fabric scraps
35. Attend virtual concerts
36. Complete household projects such as fixing furniture
37. Engage in mindfulness practices
38. Plant flowers or herbs
39. Learn calligraphy
40. Tour gardens from around the world
41. Exercise regularly
42. Watch educational videos
43. Join online support groups
44. Research topics of interest
45. Have movie marathons
46. Create digital scrapbooks
47. Compose music
48. Make old-fashioned photo albums
49. Paint rocks
50. Collect coins
51. Host virtual game nights
52. Put together jigsaw puzzles
53. Decorate cookies
54. Participate in DIY workshops
55. Play golf – get started, get back into it or play more!
56. Give yourself occasional spa days
57. Bake something delicious
That’s 57 things you can do other than drink alcohol! Plus they won’t give you a hangover that you will regret for days on end.
Sobriety is for a living – go spread those wings and thrive!
