🎉 1 Year Sober : An Intentional Life

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Ай бұрын

Unscripted and un edited, my take on a year without alcohol :)
I hope you all have a healthy relationship with alcohol, but that hasn't always been the case for myself. I talk about how I used alcohol to help cope with grief so please be aware if this is a triggering subject for you.
‪@minimalismandmore‬ content includes topics such as minimalism, extreme minimalism, decluttering, floor sleeping, capsule wardrobes, intentional living, voluntary simplicity, travelling light, home tours and family life.
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@adinaweiss 24 күн бұрын

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@extrememinimalism Ай бұрын

Minimalism + soberity are basically the same thing, both about decluttering the excess and negativity x

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Exactly! I didn't have room for that in my life no more so made space for better things 🙂

@garethedwards2883 Ай бұрын

What a remarkable, strong young woman. An amazing video to put out there and I hope it helps other people

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you Gareth 🩷

@audreyd6725 Ай бұрын

I am so so sorry ❤️ My minimalism journey also was sparked by losing a close loved one. It really inspired me to think of things beyond this life and hoarding up treasures in heaven instead of here on earth, where everything will eventually pass away. I am so happy to hear your journey of sobriety ❤️ hugs

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss also 🩷🫂 It certainly does make you treasure what is important in this life doesn't it...and it certainly isn't stuff! I was a minimalist before this point but it made me treasure experiences more, so I make a conscious effort to get outside in nature more, try new things and go outside of my comfort zone (like this channel!) and to try and see more of this beautiful world 🩷

@jenniferlamberjack Ай бұрын

It’s so brave of you to share your experience to help others. And you’re right; minimalism definitely benefits other parts of our lives. May your channel grow to whatever you want it to be ♥️

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷

@julianaowens5945 Ай бұрын

🎉❤ congratulations 👏🏾 proud of you and God bless you.

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷

@thisminimallife Ай бұрын

You’re so brave sharing your story and congratulations on being sober for one year ❤

@thisminimallife Ай бұрын

Also holidays on my own are awesome - I don’t have many friends and I’ve found making friends at my age very difficult. Parenting can be lonely 😞

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷 Friends are a tricky situation for parents for sure. Most parents don't have much time to socialise and when *we* do, it doesn't tie in with *their* schedules! That's why I try and enjoy life regardless, I will holiday on my own, go to gigs solo, the gym, anywhere really. It's like a muscle, the more you train it the easier it gets 💪😆 I've moved away from where I grew up so Most of my best friends I only see a couple of times a year

@bernadettewinchester3169 Ай бұрын

Congrats! You did awesome, I’ve been cutting back and not having a couple every night. 👍

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you and well done to you also 👏 Its an easy habit to get into isn't it. Our health, sleep and finances will benefit from our choices 🤞🏻🩷

@Angela-1974 Ай бұрын

Congrats on being sober 1 year 🎉 Sorry to hear about your sister 🤗❤️🙏 I go to gigs by myself, it's a bit awkward at first but once the band come on stage I just lose myself in the music 😁

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Absolutely! I'd rather be a bit awkward than miss out on an amazing experience, I love live music 🎶 🩷

@tink268 Ай бұрын

Congratulations!!! This is amazing!!!

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 🩷

@Tipperary757 Ай бұрын

Very helpful. I think it's helpful to also avoid heavy sugar + caffeine as substitutes.

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you. I rarely have caffeine, I drink decaf tea and only occasionally have fizzy drinks. I've drastically cut back on the sugar this year as that's a goal I want to work on 😊

@lindawarner7046 Ай бұрын

Love, love, love this video. You are such a brave girl to put this out. Thank you so much for sharing.❤❤❤❤❤❤

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🩷

@melaniegodwin8791 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on putting your health and well-being first. Your story makes me so proud of you, and I dont even know you😀

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Aww thank you 😊 🩷

@michelleevans2445 Ай бұрын

Congratulations!

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷

@paulines7146 Ай бұрын

You are so strong and I’m sure your sister is very proud of you ❤️ Thank you for sharing your experience and being so vulnerable with us. I rarely drink because I don’t enjoy the taste of alcohol, but very often people try to make me drink because “otherwise it’s not fun” but nowadays I feel much more comfortable asking for non-alcoholic drinks or mocktails. The first times were awkward but now I guess people are used to the fact I prefer to drink sodas or juices. I also don’t have alcohol in my house because I used to buy bottles only for my guests. I find it easier to go to the restaurant so anyone can drink whatever they want, and if I host I ask people in advance what they want to drink, buy one bottle, and they take the bottle home with them when they leave. I also feel better knowing that my guests don’t drink too much when they visit me because the drive home is safer this way.

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words 🩷 What a great way of hosting, that's a very considerate host, I bet they love taking the leftover alcohol home! It's very admirable that you don't drink even under pressure, there are some great mocktails out there now too which make it easier 🙂

@sarahegibbs36 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your brave story! I have “cut back” on alcohol, but have not completely quit for longer than a month. You are an inspiration to try❤

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Please keep me updated how you get on if you try. I'd love to know 🩷

@RC_17 Ай бұрын

Well done to you, great video😊so sorry to hear about your sister😰💔I’ve been sober over 3 years but I never really enjoyed alcohol before or drank much so I stopped completely. I would much rather a cup of tea☕️❤️

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷 I was the opposite, I really enjoyed it but I'd also much rather a cup of tea nowadays! 3 years is awesome, well done you

@julieknull2241 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. So sorry for your loss of your sister.

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷

@sarahnewbold6104 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on your journey so far 🥰 My addiction is sugar which I’ve just started on my journey to cut down excessive sugar in my diet we can do this 💪

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷 I've also started my sugar cut back recently, that's why my skin is so awful in this video, all the spots were coming out from eating clean for a week or so. I've done it before and lost 50lbs but that was years ago now and I've slowly piled it all back on 😔 We can do this!! 💪👍🏻

@skincarefan7742 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on a great achievement and you should feel very proud of yourself. You’re very brave telling your story. ❤

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you 🩷

@milda0820 Ай бұрын

💖💖💖

@ashleighedwards9710 Ай бұрын

Such a achievement well done 🥳 Mum would be so proud of you sending you such a big hug 🥰 xx

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thanks Ash, can't believe it's been nearly 20 months already 🩷 Big hugs to you too xx

@jomoore2510 Ай бұрын

This is a celebration! 🎉 And inspiring!

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you! Celebrated with a nice cup of tea and a trip to the park with my Daughter 😆🩷

@jomoore2510 Ай бұрын

@@minimalismandmore love it! And of course you shared your celebration with all of us!! I think I’ll have a cup of tea too☺️

@sharonpeasland2898 Ай бұрын

Such a lovely open and honest video❤ Very inspiring! I barely drink now as my body just can’t cope with it, even small amounts. I am contemplating giving it up totally, I mainly have it to calm my nerves on nights out and occasions as I can feel quite anxious and self conscious, but I think I am going to try more without x

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you Sharon. It was mainly those moments I missed it the most too but I got through them and even enjoyed them, it took some getting used to though! 🙂

@sharonpeasland2898 Ай бұрын

Can I also ask where you got your black t shirt from please? I’m on the hunt for a couple and I am wondering what ones are best x

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

This is my long black maxi dress I'm wearing in the video which is in my wardrobe tour 🙂

@PaulaPlatt-iq7nz Ай бұрын

Well done Kerrie. So proud of you. Your one of the strongest people I know. Love watching your videos 🥰❤ xxxx

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you Paula, that means a lot 🩷 Come and visit me soon!! Xx

@Jenjursnap Ай бұрын

Proud of you 🤍

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🩷

@beij7639 Ай бұрын

I’m completely feeling the same when I’m in the pub with friends, I don’t h hold a glass in my hand I feel really embarrassed. But i never enjoyed drinking so I don’t really care about what people think. I just have a glass of coke 🤭. I wonder if you would have time to make a video about your minimalist journey? What makes you to become a minimalist? Iv seen so many videos about this but never really see anyone can be as minimalist as you are. I’m in this journey since 5 years ago but it’s really hard when you live with people who are not.

@minimalismandmore Ай бұрын

Absolutely I will 🩷 It is easier for me as it's just myself and my Daughter, I think I would really struggle living with a partner now as I've been single for 8 years now and am set in my minimalist ways!