Alison Calder Coaching

Alison Calder Coaching Positive psychology coach specialising in helping people to change their relationship with alcohol and / or to rediscover themselves and get unstuck!

Happy Monday allJust a little message for anyone that struggled with cravings over the weekend. Cravings don’t mean that...
16/02/2026

Happy Monday all

Just a little message for anyone that struggled with cravings over the weekend.

Cravings don’t mean that you are doing this wrong - they are a signal that something needs attention.

They are an invitation to pause, step out of auto pilot, check in with yourself and gently ask - what do I actually need right now?

Space, release, rest, comfort, connection, food, water?

When these needs go unmet - cravings get louder and the pull to drink feels stronger. This is not about willpower, this is because alcohol has become a fast and familiar way to meet unmet needs.

Learning to respond to cravings differently is one of the key pieces of the alcohol-free jigsaw. Over time, this is how you start meeting your needs in ways that truly sustain you.

I don’t count days anymore (unless I know a biggie is coming up) but I know the 14th October 2021 was the last time I ha...
14/02/2026

I don’t count days anymore (unless I know a biggie is coming up) but I know the 14th October 2021 was the last time I had an alcoholic drink - so when I remember, I have a month count on the 14th.

Today is 52 months, I’m away with my family, we are going to 2 candlelit shows tonight at Hull Minster and I feel at peace.

My sobriety is in the little things and I will always be so extremely grateful.

Alcohol didn’t work for me and sobriety has set me free 💖

Happy Valentines Day all 💖I hope we can all love ourselves that little bit harder today 💖
14/02/2026

Happy Valentines Day all 💖

I hope we can all love ourselves that little bit harder today 💖

Just saying 💖
03/02/2026

Just saying 💖

Just a huge congratulations to anyone who showed curiosity around alcohol in January.Whether that meant completing Dry J...
02/02/2026

Just a huge congratulations to anyone who showed curiosity around alcohol in January.

Whether that meant completing Dry January, drinking less than usual, or simply paying closer attention to your relationship with alcohol.

Trying something different, especially when drinking has been part of coping, socialising or switching off, takes courage and often hard work. This can feel uncomfortable at the start.

So I’m celebrating you for showing up to that, however that looked.

Focus on progress not perfection - always

Lots of people do Dry January for a health kick or a tactical break from the booze - so massive congratulations to anyon...
29/01/2026

Lots of people do Dry January for a health kick or a tactical break from the booze - so massive congratulations to anyone who is coming to the end of this. I really hope you have reaped the rewards of your hard work.

For anyone who feels that maybe they want to go a bit a longer, here are some questions that can really help you with the decision making around what comes next for you.

If you think you may want some support, in a group setting or on a 1-1 basis, you can book a free call on my website and we can talk

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