Think Life's Dull Without Booze? WAKE UP! Take Notice If You Drink Alcohol

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  • @HabitsV2
    @HabitsV2  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Join Kevin as he walks you through his process of stopping the flow of alcohol and unplugging from the habit: www.habitsv2.com

  • @sonminorimitsuu2838
    @sonminorimitsuu2838 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My life is better, I love waking up fresh, eating good food, hiking, NO MORE HANGOVERS, or hanging out of my ass for days, more money in my pocket, better relationships with my kids, friends, work colleagues. The list goes on :)

    • @rickman2267
      @rickman2267 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for that comment! Inspiring for me!

  • @joyconnell1318
    @joyconnell1318 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    “Life isn’t a Competition; it’s a Quest to uncover your hearts desire - and share it with others.” Joy Connell

  • @wilbertwolfs
    @wilbertwolfs ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Life without alcohol (and without tobacco) becomes normal, a life without addiction.

  • @hopelessatusernames
    @hopelessatusernames ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The only way to know how it feels to not drink is to stop.

  • @maxwtij773
    @maxwtij773 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    if life were exciting every minute I would be exhausted bordem isn't a bad thing, from bordem creativity can spring up

  • @damian-795
    @damian-795 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I relapsed this weekend, I feel quite depressed today . I will get back on track

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes, get back on track mate

    • @Nickelodeon81
      @Nickelodeon81 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don't let temporary setbacks get you down.

    • @R01120
      @R01120 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The thing about relapses is we just pick up where we left off. Believe me, I know.

  • @jakemyhill4985
    @jakemyhill4985 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I’m currently on Day 113 and couldn’t think of anything I’d like to do less than drink another drop of that poison, and my life has massively improved since then. Your mentoring and advice have honestly changed my life for the better and I can’t thank you enough Kevin, God bless you.

    • @wilbertwolfs
      @wilbertwolfs ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Congratulations!!

    • @brianawhittaker8152
      @brianawhittaker8152 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations 🎊 it only gets better from here 😊 you're doing great

    • @buffalobillc5639
      @buffalobillc5639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good for you! Like you, I'm really thankful to have found this channel. Every word he says is true.

    • @gregrarata1042
      @gregrarata1042 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me on my 17th day... and I totally agre with you! All the best!

  • @paulmulks
    @paulmulks ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Whoever said that needs to take up running and skydiving because I can absolutely say life isn't boring without alcohol 😂

  • @opencurtin
    @opencurtin ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Who wants to be an old drunk I don’t , that’s why I quit .

    • @jennyrosd2003
      @jennyrosd2003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That there is t shirt material!

  • @ontic100
    @ontic100 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    The path you take in life is yours alone.

    • @felipecirne
      @felipecirne ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Until you destroy yourself and need help from others....

  • @craigm72
    @craigm72 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    6 month clean from Drugs/Alcohol next week..
    Please listen to this man,followed him for years but stupidly went back to the Drink after periods of sobriety. Which led to drugs..
    Give your self a month or 2 and see how you feel,I PROMISE you that you won’t want to go back to that life.
    ❤️🙏

    • @Daryl26543
      @Daryl26543 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well done on your achievement. I am in the same situation, 7.5 months free of drink and drugs. The funny thing is it was the alcohol that was the main problem, I don’t even think about the drugs until I got drunk and then you make stupid decisions like phoning up your local dealer. My mental health and physical health has improved drastically since giving up, I have lost over 17kg in that time. I intend on staying alcohol and drug free for the foreseeable future, alcohol, it’s one of the most dangerous drugs

    • @craigm72
      @craigm72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Daryl26543 thanks for your comment mate. I was exactly the same,after 2-3 Budweisers I’d start looking at my phone. Before you know it the guy was outside and I’m jumping out to pick gear up. Without that first beer,I had no deep desire to use..tho it was always on my mind. Keep it up mate,we have got this 🙏💪

  • @JimmyJaxJellyStax
    @JimmyJaxJellyStax ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "There's a huge risk that it becomes the sole source of your enjoyment or relief from the mundaneness and challenges of life."
    So true and it's so common for sure - alcohol being a top goal for many to work towards at the end of the week - often a Thursday or Friday kickoff and into the weekend. Working towards a self-destruction that seems like enjoyment but deep down is arguably relief for them whether they admit or not (probably most won't admit it).

  • @tjfSIM
    @tjfSIM ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I know what is boring, and that’s waking up day after day full of regret and anxiety, full of brain fog and despair.

  • @streetsofvalencia
    @streetsofvalencia ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Regarding boredom, there is literally nothing on earth more boring than being around drunk people when you are sober. The same boring old stories over and over again. Suddenly I have realised how boring the endless cycle of drinking was. Im 28 days into sobriety and I can honestly say that I havent been bored for a second. When I am not working I now have energy to cycle, cook, hike and read. Movies and TV are more interesting now, everything seems more interesting when I sober instead of laying on the couch with a crippling hangover, riddled with anxiety.

    • @goforitrazz
      @goforitrazz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m looking for projects in the evening instead of drinking 8 beer.

    • @MrTavis1
      @MrTavis1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you still sober?

  • @abefroman9848
    @abefroman9848 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    2 months

  • @Nickelodeon81
    @Nickelodeon81 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cancer isn't boring either but that's a kind of 'interesting' I would rather do without! A boring person may think that the world is boring. That's on the person, not the world.

  • @andyninja949
    @andyninja949 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Been a binge drinker 35 years and finally after getting fed up with hangovers from hell and always feeling tired and moody i decided to try and go alcohol free and now on my 8th day ..its not easy I'll admit especially having my own home bar sitting dormant right now ....fantastic video bud ive just subscribed thankyou 👍🏻

    • @voiletwhitehorse
      @voiletwhitehorse ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Keep going it gets better,I binged for 25+ years ,started get white knuckle ride hangovers, kicked the fags and booze nearly a year now,never thought I would be the one saying it,I honestly didn't, you got this 😊

    • @Daryl26543
      @Daryl26543 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It gets easier as the weeks tick by, change the home bar for another past time

  • @bullamarta
    @bullamarta ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I’m almost 2 years off the drink. I had a 30 year relationship with it. The last 2 years have been the most exciting years I’ve had in a long time. I’ve lost 20 kgs. I’ve been training Brazilian jujitsu for 10 months and love it! I honestly can’t think of anything more boring that sitting around drinking ethanol.
    I don’t need to watch these videos but I still do, just hear some common sense. Thanks for your work 👍

  • @liamwald3027
    @liamwald3027 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you Kevin. Today I am at 30 days alcohol free and you have greatly contributed to my achieving this milestone. You have also given me the knowlege to reframe my beliefs and understanding of the alcohol habit. I am looking forward to and confident that some day I will be able to say that I am a decade free of alcohol with you as an example of what is possible. Best regards!

  • @Battleatchivamaugs
    @Battleatchivamaugs ปีที่แล้ว +6

    If you substitute the word alcohol with the word poison, puts things into focus

    • @jennyrosd2003
      @jennyrosd2003 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just ordered Kevin's sweatshirt that says ...keep the poison owcha mouth!
      I love that quote. True and straightforward.

  • @lenbenson-hr2xd
    @lenbenson-hr2xd ปีที่แล้ว +8

    1 month away from 2 years sober.
    What a great topic Kev
    So truthful
    I don't know how many people say to me how boring life must be without alcohol.
    They are the the ones who are bored with life .
    I felt exactly the same way when I drank nearly 2 years ago.
    The restrictions are so real .
    I feel as tho I have been unshackled from chains now .
    For example I can do whatever I want now wether it be blast along the road at midnight on my Harley Davidson.
    Life is definitely not boring without alcohol believe me.
    Onwards and upwards.

  • @djt5782
    @djt5782 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My last drink was the day before yesterday. I don’t ever want to drink again. Thank you for your videos. I believe u have saved many lives, and I really mean that…

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You got this!

    • @futureofmoney3527
      @futureofmoney3527 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m back to 4 days clean.

    • @djt5782
      @djt5782 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@HabitsV2Thank u, I know I can and will do it. I feel better already.

    • @djt5782
      @djt5782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@futureofmoney3527you got it brother. Motivate each other!

  • @letitiarosenthal2286
    @letitiarosenthal2286 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Good morning Kevin. Watching the changing light from the sunrise was mesmerising as you spoke. The more you spoke, the brighter the light got. An illuminating talk! 😀
    I wholeheartedly agree with what you said. I used to think one had to drink in order to enjoy life. I'm delighted to find that life is truly better without! True joy in fact!

  • @oscarcuevas7579
    @oscarcuevas7579 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love your Videos Man. 65 days sober here. I continue watching your videos over and over again. The more I watch them the more I don't ever want to go back to drinking. I'm 49 years old started drinking at 16 regularly. Never thought I would quit. I was afraid of always being bored, or to not be the life of the party. There is so much to do when your sober. No time to be bored... Anyways thank you for making these videos.

  • @BartlebyScriv
    @BartlebyScriv ปีที่แล้ว +14

    You don’t know how much you are helping me right now

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Glad the videos are helping.

  • @rebeccapeterson7405
    @rebeccapeterson7405 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Is the Universe boring? It doesn’t do much and is pretty predictable. Are animals boring? They love to nap in a sunny spot or just sit there watching bugs and stuff. Music and dancing isn’t boring. Tending to young children is boring as hell, but it teaches us that life is not all about our wants, needs and access to instant gratification. Is a monk or “loner” bored? Or are they experiencing something so fulfilling that they’re actually ecstatic? Lots of things to find out if you aren’t habitually going to the liquor store, putting the bottles away, pondering how much money you spent (again), having a drink, and another and another, not sleeping well and doing it again the next day with a hangover to boot. I guess you can live your life as a self-centered glutton. But our poor children…

  • @davo5809
    @davo5809 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Kevin good work mate I too drank for near on 30 years 50 % of the time I thought I was having fun 50% of the time it was a bloody nightmare lost relationships dui loss of self respect loss of respect from others not too mention the deep depression and anxiety caused by alcohol I am now 2 years sober I have money in my bank account I have travelled to the Philippines twice don't suffer from any anxiety or depression hangovers I have met the love of my life and am enjoying life to the full was it easy no it wasn't the lie that I am missing out on something rears it's ugly head but I quickly remind myself what it was like before lol never again onward and upwards I am 55 and this is only a fraction of my story I am a great believer in the idea that,the definition of insanity is doing the,same thing over and over again and not learning from those mistakes that was aleast 30 years of my life I was,basically insane pouring the poison down my throat day after day it's like hitting your head against a brick wall it's so good when it,stops,😂

    • @rickman2267
      @rickman2267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Good to read your comment, I hope my next trip to The Philippines will be better , totally sober.

    • @davo5809
      @davo5809 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @rickman2267 that's good mate 👍 stay strong I hope you make that trip sober and return sober be careful who you mix with in the Philippines they have a different relationship with alcohol it can be very enticing they love karaoke and just a few drinks lol and those of us that can't stop think we can drink the same don't fall for the trap

  • @CHAKANOWANNA
    @CHAKANOWANNA ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ill have 30 days tomorrow after 31 years of pure obsession with beer. I feel better and I love your videos man please dont stop. Your videos are helping me alot.

  • @pamelafavel6344
    @pamelafavel6344 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have subscribed and watched your channel awhile now . My son challenged myself and i have quit drinking four months now . I couldnt been feeling better if i had not quit . Life is still with ups and downs , but i have the time to be here sober . Thank you for these videos . Theres alot to do in this world ....i wouldve told my younger stubborn self lol

  • @buffalobillc5639
    @buffalobillc5639 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Alcohol-free since January this year and I never plan to go back. All of your videos are great, Kevin. This one especially hits a home run.

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @justyoga5118
    @justyoga5118 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First 30 days were really rough, but having these videos pushed me through. Now I'm 4+ months dry, living and loving every moment!

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great job!

  • @kkl4815
    @kkl4815 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I first quit, I literally could not think of anything that I liked to do more than drinking. People said find something you like to do more than drinking and do that. Well, I had been drinking for so long, virtually everything I did involved drinking in some fashion. You know.... bike ride, take the cooler, horse ride, take a flask, beach.. well duh... alcohol, hike... yippie beer at the top, kayak alcohol in the kayak, bbq... tons of alcohol, shopping.... liquid lunch... diner out... rounds of alcohol, reading.... alcohol. I think the only time I didn't drink was when I was working , scuba diving or running. Fast forward, I love all things w/o the alcohol, it is so damn nice to not worry about the alcohol. *boating still trips me up but at least I can boat w/o alcohol now and not be a sour puss about it

  • @jennyrosd2003
    @jennyrosd2003 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Drinking became the boring thing for me. Predictable and never inspiring or rewarding. Getting less and less bored by the day! Haa..

  • @joyconnell1318
    @joyconnell1318 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sounds like you are passionate about this subject, ‘Wake🎉 Up’! These videos are really helping me; and surprise surprise, my husband is joining me and listening to them now!!! What a blessing! Tonight, new month, we agreed to reward ourselves with an overnight at the beach when it end of October. Unbelievable how dependent we are on alcohol, that’s already clear. Thank you Joy

  • @merkaba555
    @merkaba555 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Keep up the strong work. 💪

  • @obinnayoung
    @obinnayoung ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Boredom does not exist. People who are bored are not creative with there life. Since I quit drugs I've found out that I have millions of things to do. Drugs are what make your life boring because you need the drug to be happy.

  • @mehDOGIESRATS2222
    @mehDOGIESRATS2222 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Always considered booze just a distraction from reality . Does it kill boredom , not really . If anything it can make it worse at times . I think it depends on your mood when you drink and how much .

    • @futureofmoney3527
      @futureofmoney3527 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Absolutely. Drink dulls the senses. But more than that, it’s an opportunity cost to really open up to life and try new things. I feel so compelled to really live my life to the fullest. I’m ditching my phone as “entertainment”, reading a book instead, in natural places. I’m detoxing from the modern grime that is hyper-reality and constant dopamine hits. And all of that requires sobriety and a willingness to live…differently.

    • @opencurtin
      @opencurtin ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Alcoholics can have what seems like the perfect life, fame. fortune good looks and still not be happy without drinking , it’s all about you being able to sit with yourself without changing your emotional state by taking a drug .. there are people who can sip a few drinks and know their limits! , unfortunately I’d argue they are in the minority..

  • @stepha3003
    @stepha3003 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So glad to watch this video, thank you so very much! I cut my drinks in half in July, and started to feel so much better. Might try a sober October... I have noticed the gradual decline with memory and certain negative thoughts. I had covid in Jan 2023, and I just wonder if still have long covid brain fog that's being exacerbated by alcohol -- obviously not gonna help! Cheers, needed this today 😀

    • @stepha3003
      @stepha3003 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been having 1-3 glasses of wine in the evenings, sometimes zero, but the total each week was still double digits. In July I got it to single digits, but started having panic attacks again, so had a glass of wine to calm down one night after a major fallout with a friend. Still gonna try again 🤞

  • @garyharnish2395
    @garyharnish2395 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Alcohol becomes an anchor which is holding your ship from moving forward.

  • @jwcautomotiveservice5861
    @jwcautomotiveservice5861 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts Kevin. I watch your videos on a regular basis. I quit for 3 years & thought I could go back to social drinking that I could control. Well that lasted a few years & then I just went right back to destroying my life with it. Sober 6 months now & I love waking up & not having to deal with the BS that alcohol was bringing me. Had a friend say to me the other day he went away with some guys and how hard it was to keep up with their drinking pace as he once used to keep up with them. I said to myself wow he actually believes that he has to keep up! Thanks for sharing all your wisdom!

  • @fatherburning358
    @fatherburning358 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great vid Kev. My 2 cents, life aint a movie. 👍

  • @goforitrazz
    @goforitrazz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Three days ago I wrote here about how bummed I was about loosing my wife two years ago and how lonely I felt and how I thought I could go to the bar just to see people.Yesterday and today have been good productive days and I just feel stoked,if I did go for my beers I would feel tired and of done nothing and maybe continued for days,Very positive feelings,stay the course.

  • @PeacefulWaves-k9c
    @PeacefulWaves-k9c ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another very helpful video for me right now and others thanks Kevin.

  • @terry4O
    @terry4O ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think its more likely people fear they are boring without alcohol. How I feel after 6 months sober is I will never drink again, but I did approach it as I won't drink for a year and re-evaluate. I did have the experience of noticing my feelings that has me want to drink without thinking of alcohol which feels like a significant milestone. Thanks again Kevin!

  • @archibaldchimpin
    @archibaldchimpin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m 2 1/2years sober, I’ll never touch another drop.my life and relationships have improved so much and I feel wonderful.
    I wasted so many years to drink.

  • @malaguenamalaga353
    @malaguenamalaga353 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great video 👌

  • @dazza0670
    @dazza0670 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    a very good video.

  • @robdash9358
    @robdash9358 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wise words again... brilliant and true

  • @steeven23
    @steeven23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you should post something about Sober October

  • @mp91967
    @mp91967 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great post!

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @Kcip72
    @Kcip72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im 9 days sober , iv found keeping a diary is helping me a lot even at this early stage i can read how physically battered my body was im starting to feel a lot fresher now and this channel is helping a lot so thankyou , onwards and upwards.

  • @VERMITHRAX1818
    @VERMITHRAX1818 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video again Kevin. I am still AF because of your amazing program. 451 days and counting... Onwards and upwards!

  • @123prestolee
    @123prestolee ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m sat in my van near the Ayrd of Sleat with a beer - out of pure habit. I’ve had the most marvellous day walking the quiraing. Yet, this awful drug just pulls you back.

  • @bobmitchell9290
    @bobmitchell9290 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is such intelligent, clear advice.

  • @victorrice4549
    @victorrice4549 ปีที่แล้ว

    1.75 years last Sunday and still loving every second of my decision to put in the work to change my life for the better! I haven't watched one of your videos in a while (which is a good thing), but this popped up in my feed and I gotta say, I'm loving the cinematic shots and some of the other new video editing techniques you've been using. Looks great Kevin!

    • @HabitsV2
      @HabitsV2  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonderful!

  • @psychedelian87
    @psychedelian87 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the continual advice.

  • @LaiOftheland-i8o
    @LaiOftheland-i8o ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is extremely well said and I’m proud of you and all of us here who are making changes. I’m so grateful for these careful thought out words and deep understanding on sobriety. I LOVE IT

  • @JR-eq6jz
    @JR-eq6jz ปีที่แล้ว

    Actually it is pretty boring and weird going to dinner in Morroco where restaurants don’t have drinks. Sort of like a library with food!!

  • @susanmoriarty7533
    @susanmoriarty7533 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m trying never thought it would be so hard

  • @timrichards4236
    @timrichards4236 ปีที่แล้ว

    god bless my friend

  • @stevewaller9452
    @stevewaller9452 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude full respect for your beliefs and your journey. I ask you a respectful question..is Alchohol subject? Meaning, I'm 65 years old, I have a wonderful family, a beautiful home and am absolutely stable and happy in all aspects. Almost every night for most of my life I dink 2- 3 whiskey..Irish only btw ;) Sometimes I will take a month off just to prove to myself I can..I recently had a MRI on my liver etc, all good, bloods all good....Of course Alchohol is absolutely not healthy but imo most people I know who drink have other problems , don't make this only about " having a drink" respect for your msg anyway but it does not apply to all

  • @1975papag
    @1975papag 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video thanks

  • @GSFJAY
    @GSFJAY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I find that I'm fine to stay off it in the week but Saturday night I convince myself that its only a few drinks and what harm can it do, iv drank every Saturday for 15+ years, It would be weird not to, but I do want to be tea total

  • @ac12484
    @ac12484 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm so excited about all the heavy machinery operating I can do now that I don't drink :)))

  • @fortythreenorth2518
    @fortythreenorth2518 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I always try and trick myself by saying that I've gone without alcohol for six months so I am ok to drink now and won't act stupid or get a bad hangover the next morning.

  • @jamesjones3371
    @jamesjones3371 ปีที่แล้ว

    Walking is pointless unless for something everything except God is waste of time

  • @shovelhead1705
    @shovelhead1705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There will be people that pull away from you they weren't real friends anyway

  • @shovelhead1705
    @shovelhead1705 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm 2 years and 3 months into my sobriety. I struggle with these depression spats it's not all the time but sometimes it feels like I lost something that I can't find I guess that's the only way I can explain it. Almost all the time I try to find the best in situations and mostly 10x happier than when I was fukd up all the time

  • @0ThomasZane0
    @0ThomasZane0 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just love your recent output and its frequency. It really pushes me. Thank you.🥲❤
    Btw - which music library are you using?