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I think the whole idea of "dry Jan" or "no-spend Jan" is for people who are impulsive and have bad habits they want to break. The rest of us can just continue with our lives.

I don't actually know many people who MUST have alcohol during get-togethers, otherwise it's not fun for them. The people who need their wine are my aunts and my godmother, all in their 70s. They come from a drinking culture. My cousins and I lead much healthier lives (no smoking, vaping, weed, or alcohol). My friends don't drink, or have one glass 3 times a year, that sort of thing.

So... in my circle, there's no point to a dry month. My aunts will continue to drink a ton, and the rest of us will continue to not. :-)

I was thinking the same thing for no-spend January. For people who aren't impulsive spenders, there's no point either.

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I’ve done both (sober months and no spend months) and, while I’m a little impulsive, it’s more about breaking habits. I did have a habit of drinking a small glass of wine most nights with dinner. I also had a habit of buying treats a lot while out - Levine cookies, Georgetown cupcake, a latte - and didn’t prioritize bringing coffee and lunch when I went to the office. Doing these months helped me commit to breaking those habits. Neither was causing distress or issues but now I make choices rather than pour a glass or make a purchase by rote. They were helpful for me and I’ll probably do them again if I start to see habits forming again.[/quote]

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