There are many myths about alcohol.

(We dissect them one by one in depth in the Sober Curiosity Lab)

But this one is probably one of the biggest:

“Weak-minded and unmotivated people lose control over alcohol.”

As an ex-drinker, a sober curiosity guide, and a therapist who specializes in alcohol misuse, let me tell you: the opposite is often true.

Strong-minded, motivated people often lose control over alcohol.

Highly disciplined individuals who strive to be 100% in life.

I, myself, was one of them.

Always the first to arrive and the last to leave.

Double-checking everything, because 'good enough' never feels good enough.

Living by the mantra: 'If you want it done right, do it yourself.'

Alcohol is an antidote to relentlessly pushing for perfection.

A much-needed break.

To rest, to slow down, to dissolve the pressure to be perfect, even for just a moment.

But life is too precious to live under that constant pressure to be 100%, only waiting for those momentary breaks when there is a bottle in hand.

Give yourself a break.

Just for one thing today, let 85% be good enough.

Because good enough is good enough.