The lessons I learnt from doing Dry January

Plus: What the soap in your downstairs loo says about you and 10 holidays guaranteed to make you smarter
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Saturday February 4 2023

Those of us who committed to Dry January this year will likely be looking forward to a celebratory drink this weekend... or so you would think. Turns out 31 days of abstinence can throw up some life-changing revelations – so much so that some people are continuing their new healthier habits into February and beyond. We spoke to three partakers about their experiences, to find out what the past few weeks taught them and what advice they can offer the rest of us. Scroll down for the lessons they learned from doing Dry January.

Plus, find out what the soap in your downstairs loo says about you and discover 10 holidays guaranteed to make you smarter.

Enjoy!
Abi, Lifestyle team

 
 

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The lessons I learnt from doing Dry January

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