Go sober for October is a month-long campaign that encourages people to go 31 days without drinking alcohol while raising money for the charity MacMillan Cancer Support.
Every October, Go Sober for October’s participants, known as ‘soberheroes’ are sponsored not to drink for the month, while receiving ongoing support to help with their fundraising efforts.
Soberheroes not only help people living with cancer through raising sponsorship money for their efforts, but they are also certain to reap the benefits of a month’s break from the booze themselves.
The perks of being sober this October
Better sleep
Alcohol has been proven to disrupt sleep, reducing both the quality and quantity of rest you get after having a drink, leaving you feeling sluggish and sleepy the following day.
While it can sometimes feel like you drop off to sleep much faster after an alcoholic drink, in fact it puts you quickly into a longer lasting stage of deep sleep, so you actually lose out on the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) stage of sleep, which is much more restful.
As alcohol is a diuretic, you may find yourself getting up in the night to relieve yourself, disturbing your natural sleep cycles. It can also increase snoring, which is not great for anyone sleeping nearby.
More time
A month off alcohol means all of your mornings will be hangover-free. So instead of spending the day feeling fragile and anxious after a night of drinking, you should wake up feeling well rested and refreshed.
This October could be a great time to take up a new activity or fit in that workout you always meant to do. Plus, one month is enough time to properly develop a new good habit and ingrain it into your routine, so you keep it going into the future.
A healthier you
Your body usually suffers after-effects from alcohol. By staying away from booze in October, you may quickly notice your skin becomes clearer, your mind more active and you might have much more energy throughout the day.
Save money
Cutting out alcoholic drinks is a great way to save a chunk of cash without sacrificing other living expenses. By choosing to take part in Go Sober for October, you could be raising money to support people with cancer, while improving your own financial situation at the same time. Giving up alcohol for a month could save you a substantial amount of money that may help you balance your budget and reduce your debts. If you carry on with the reduced drinking, those savings will quickly add up.
For more information and to sign up, check out the Go Sober for October website. Good luck!
