You probably don’t know this about me but for just over 2 years I’ve been tracking my alcohol use with an app called Sunnyside. This app has had a huge impact on my life and I feel it’s truly helped change my mindset around drinking and encouraged me to be more mindful in other areas of my life.
I was recently on the Sunnyside Podcast talking about how I use the app, scroll down to watch or listen!
For years I went out all the time to media events, product launches, restaurant openings, and parties. Most of it has been documented here! In 2020, I started to take a healthier approach to my life by going to the gym, running, and eating healthier. This was just before the pandemic, and although I stuck to my workouts, there were times during that period when I consumed more alcohol than I cared to admit.
I reached a point where I decided something had to change, I wasn’t looking to go totally sober but I knew that drinking regularly was having a negative impact. I’m unsure how I found Sunnyside, but I’m glad I did. I started with a trial which included setting up text alerts, tracking dry days, and being intentional with the times I was going to consume alcohol.
The trial moved to 3 months and I began paying for the app. Now, two years later, I can confidently say it’s had a huge impact. I’ve swapped all the random events for weight lifting and yoga and am much more intentional when I do attend something.
Watch this video to hear my story with the Sunnyside app or listen to the podcast here on your favourite platform.
Today marks 745 days with Sunnyside and I have no plans to quit the app. I enjoy the text alerts and reminders to help me stick to my goals. It’s amazing how making one mindful change can impact on other areas of your life. Using the app was something I kept to myself for a long time but over the past two years, more and more friends have started drinking less or going sober. I’ve enjoyed these conversations and finding other fun ways to go out than sitting at a bar.
If you’d like to give Sunnyside a try, use my link here to sign up for a free trial. You’ll be glad you did! If you have any questions about my experience or want to share your own story, feel free to send me a DM on Instagram.
