The Surprising Reason Why Going Dry for 30 Days Can Help You Reevaluate Your Relationship with Alcohol

Written By Michael Ockrim

Imbibing in the occasional beer or cocktail is great! But before cracking open a cold brew, or popping that cork, ask the question: Is this drink worth drinking? Is it truly a moment worth celebrating or a special concoction worth consuming, or is this just a mindless drink.

All too often, consuming alcohol is simply ritual or habitual. Work day is done - Miller Time! Friday night - break out the Chardonnay! Sunday Funday - Bloody Mary’s all around! Seemingly, most moments in life get rationalized as a reason for breaking out the booze.

Time to ask the scary question: Is someone able to stop drinking, or are they dependent on alcohol for a variety of rea- sons? Not sure? Try going dry for 30 days. See how it goes. Can’t do it? Consider talking with someone about it.

Michael Ockrim

Meet the Mighty Oak

Michael Ockrim is a strength and conditioning coach and the founder of Mighty Oak Athletic in suburban Chicago, where he trains student athletes and families to build lifelong habits around movement, recovery, and nutrition.

He has more than 30 years of personal training experience and is a second-degree black belt in USA Taekwondo. Michael also serves as a group fitness instructor at Life Time Athletic and is pursuing a culinary degree at College of DuPage to deepen his understanding of performance nutrition.

He is the author of Death Resistant: A Common Sense Guide to Live Long and Drop Dead Healthy, which explores practical strategies for longevity through strength, mobility, and lifestyle consistency.

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