Going to a festival Sober? Here are my top tips!
Wear an outfit you feel fabulous in - Clothes can lift your mood and send a message to those around you. I wear sequins, sparkles and bright coloured clothing to show people I am sober...but I am here to party.
Have a shot of Livener by Three Spirits before going - this drink has caffeine and gives me a cheeky boost.
I AM Affirmations - If you have doubts in your mind and can feel the self-critic rearing its ugly head, feed your inner cheerleader with positive statements I AM CONFIDENT, I AM A GREAT DANCER, I AM FUNNY, I AM BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT... You get the gist!
Dance around the living room or the tent before going into some of your favourite feel-good festival tunes- get those endorphins pumping.
Pack an extra layer - I like having a jacket and some leggings that I add once the sun goes down. You will not have a beer jacket anymore, so you might feel the cold.
Find out what alcohol-free options there will be available - call ahead. If you can bring stuff with you, bring your favourite alternatives. if we don't let festivals know what we want we will never see a change in what they offer festival goers. The more prepared you are, the less likely you will be to have a drink with alcohol in when it comes to placing your order at the bar.
Upgrade to VIP - nicer toilets and somewhere to sit down. I don't spend money on alcohol anymore so I can afford to treat myself.
Comfortable shoes - that you can dance all day and night in without a blister are a must. Especially if you are at a festival that lasts for a few days.
Carry an empty water bottle - because most festivals have free water refill stations, and when the bar queue is massive you can keep hydrated.
Fuel yourself- get a good meal inside of you to give you energy for dancing.
Be proud of your sobriety - wear it as a badge of honour. Tons of sober celebs have ditched the booze, and they look fabulous and are doing great things, remember that it is an aspirational thing you are doing!
If the festival is for a couple of days, you can wake up the morning after the night before and return to the festival ready to do it all over again…hangover free!
You are making memories that you will not forget - Smile, let go of the fear of being judged and just have fun :)
If you are going to the Weekender Festival in Jersey this weekend, here’s what they have on offer >>
Cans of Heineken 0%
Gin & Vodka 0% with mixers (possible others spirits)
White wine 0%
And the positions they will be serving them from >>
Dance Arena - Positions 1 & 2
Tree Bar - Positions 19 & 20
Main Bar - Positions 31 & 32
VIP Bar - Positions 76 & 77
If you would love to be able to go to a festival sober, but you have the fear, then get in touch with me about 1:1 coaching. We can work on your self-confidence and letting go of the fear of being judged.
