Simon Chapple > Quotes

“Anger: Shout it out loud, punch a cushion, or jump into some vigorous exercise. I even purchased a stretchy toy that I can twist and pull when I feel angry. Sadness: Hug someone close, meditate, exercise. Fear: Do something courageous. Laugh in the face of your fears. Shame/guilt: Talk openly and honestly about it. Share your story with someone close to you.”
― Simon Chapple, How to Quit Alcohol in 50 Days: Stop Drinking and Find Freedom

“If we can change our mindset about alcohol, we can quit drinking without huge amounts of willpower or any sense of loss or frustration. We can actually enjoy the life choice we have made for ourselves and have fun at the same time.”
― Simon Chapple, How to Quit Alcohol in 50 Days: Stop Drinking and Find Freedom

“There were so many occasions where I would choose drinking over family outings, nights out with friends and even date nights with my wife. All I wanted to do was sit at home and drink wine. Nothing else provided me with the same feeling and this daily routine had become all that mattered to me. I didn’t care if I was drinking alone, or drinking with others, I just had to ensure I had my fill of wine. I also believed that nothing else could ease my inner turmoil in the same way that wine did. The sense of relaxation and the warm fuzzy feeling after the first glass gave me the belief that I was benefiting so much from drinking. But as the years went by I built up such a tolerance that I could drink an entire bottle before I started to feel any effects from it.”
― Simon Chapple, How to Quit Alcohol in 50 Days: Stop Drinking and Find Freedom