Hello Dry January - A Sobriety Challenge

Recent studies have indicated that taking part in a month-long sobriety challenge, like Dry January, may have advantages that last longer than the actual month. Numerous advantages for one's physical and mental well-being, as well as cost savings, can be derived from the challenge.

 

According to the research, individuals can form better drinking habits that result in a long-term decrease in consumption by taking part in Dry January or other challenges of a similar nature.

 

The money they save by not drinking alcohol may also result in an expansion of their pocketbook. Furthermore, bettering one's physical and mental well-being, such as by getting more restful sleep and having more energy, can make completing the challenge simpler.

 

Although completing challenges like Dry January or others takes commitment and effort, they have many advantages that can be advantageous in the long run. It's crucial to know what to expect from any sobriety challenge before starting one so that you can maintain motivation and accomplish your objectives.

 

You can read the entire article from the New York Times at the link below.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/well/mind/dry-jan

Dr. Brenda Rivera - Billings Dr.P.H., MPH, M.Sc.
Brenda Billings, principal consultant and CEO of UrbanSculpt, is a Health Educator focusing on issues related to nutrition counseling, body aesthetics, positive sexuality, and women’s self-empowerment issues. The organization's aim is to provide life-in-balance training, products, and services with a focus on solution based results to the many challenges facing the modern urban woman. Prior to UrbanSculpt, Brenda was a Founder, Chief Marketing Officer and content editor for DZineMedia, LLC., an entertainment and original content management company located in Silicon Valley. As principal she also oversaw day to day management, marketing, and content procurement efforts for Erotique!, a literary webzine and pioneering female-centric, online community focusing on cutting edge photography, the arts, poetry, original fiction and pop culture. In addition to her professional experience, Brenda was a founding board member of HCAA, a non-profit organization founded in cooperation with the City of San Jose. Its aims included: improving legal rights education, reducing inner-city blight, increasing volunteerism, and the encouragement of urban renewal. Brenda's educational background includes having graduated cum laude with a Master of Science in Health Science from TUI. She graduated summa cum laude from Touro College with a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Science Education specializing in Environmental Heath. She also holds a degree in Humanities / Art History from City College of San Francisco as well as honors certificates in both Nutrition Counseling and Multimedia & Digital Arts form San Jose City College
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