How Cutting Back on Alcohol Can Elevate Your Career & Life
Sabine Matharu
I help organisations create a 'WHOLE HUMAN' Culture and winning teams through 90-Day Impact Cycles to create measurable and sustainable results | Founder of The Empowerment Portal? | Best Selling Author | Thought Leader
Did you know that even one drink can disrupt your sleep, lower your productivity, and impact your decision-making?
At the latest Empower Me Now Summit, we had an eye-opening conversation with Lyanna DaCunha about how alcohol subtly affects our careers, leadership abilities, and overall well-being, and how making small shifts can lead to powerful transformations.
If you missed it, here’s what you need to know. ??
?? The Hidden Impact of Alcohol on Your Career
In many corporate environments, drinking is woven into workplace culture, whether it's networking events, happy hours, or client meetings over cocktails. But is it actually helping or hurting us?
Here’s what we uncovered:
?? Alcohol decreases productivity – Even just one or two drinks slow down cognitive function, reaction time, and energy levels the next day.
?? It affects leadership presence – Alcohol-induced sluggishness can impact how we show up in meetings, how we make decisions, and how we lead teams.
?? Workplace norms are shifting – More professionals are choosing mindful drinking or complete sobriety, yet many workplaces still encourage alcohol as a social tool.
We need to rethink the idea that "drinking = networking" and explore better ways to build relationships and careers.
?? The Benefits of Cutting Back on Alcohol
Whether you choose to drink less or quit altogether, the benefits are undeniable:
? Better Sleep & More Energy – Alcohol keeps the brain in an active state even while sleeping, leading to exhaustion. Cutting back improves focus & stamina.
? Stronger Decision-Making & Clarity – A clear mind leads to better career choices and more confidence in your leadership abilities.
? Deeper Relationships – Without alcohol, social connections tend to be more meaningful and intentional, leading to better networking and work relationships.
? More Time & Money – Without spending hours at bars or recovering from hangovers, you reclaim valuable time for personal growth, side projects, or career advancement.
?? Redirecting "Party Energy" Into Purpose & Fulfillment
Many of us spend so much energy thinking about when and where to go out, what to drink, and how to recover the next day.
What if you could redirect that energy toward:
?? Learning a new skill that advances your career?
?? Building stronger connections that support your growth?
?? Investing time into your health, mindset, and personal development?
This shift in energy creates more fulfillment and long-term career success, without sacrificing fun or connection.
?? How Can You Take the First Step?
You don’t have to go fully alcohol-free overnight. Here are some small steps to start:
? Try a "Dry Challenge" – Take a break for a month and notice how your body & mind feel. ? Replace drinking habits with new social rituals – Coffee chats, morning workouts, or creative meetups. ? Be mindful of when & why you drink – Is it for stress relief? Social pressure? Awareness is key.
And most importantly, surround yourself with a community that supports your growth.
?? Catch the Replay & Join the Conversation!
If this topic resonated with you, watch the full replay of Drink Less, Live More: How Mindful Choices Lead to a Thriving Life with Lyanna DaCunha Inside Our Community.
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?? Join the Empower Me Hub? today! ??
Let’s build careers that align with our well-being. Are you in??
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