Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You Hardcover – January 4, 2022

I wish I could leave 10 stars for Karolina's book! I discovered this book right at the perfect time at the end of my drinking "career" and the beginning of my new life as an alcohol free woman. I have read practically all the "Quit Lit" books, but nothing resonated with me as much as Euphoric.I got chills so many times, and was even brought to happy tears a few times while reading the book. Karolina's writing style is so down to earth and relatable, at times I felt like I was reading something I wrote myself. Yet at the same time, her intelligence and wisdom on this topic far exceeds her 36 or so years on this planet.This is a fresh and much needed optimistic approach to ditching alcohol as the first step for elevating all aspects of your life. I couldn't recommend this book more. Thank you for being part of my journey to sobriety, and I can't wait to see what you do next. - Gretchen in New York

Three years ago I started reading Quit Lit. I have read many titles. Some were so bad they made me want to drink more. Some were boring drunkalogues that I could not relate to at all. Others were mostly mansplaining or heavy on the science part. The one I could relate to the most before EUPHORIC was probably Mrs. D is Going Without, not a heavy drinker, but also not much advice on how to quit besides "got a craving, clean your house" (um no, I'm good). I rooted for Mrs. D and was so happy at the end of the book when she finally broke her addiction with wine. But it did not help me quit. It was yet another story about some other person's sober journey, not mine. Karolina's book is probably the only book I have read that has a very structured 8 week plan for reexamining your relationship with alcohol. It is not a memoir; it is a 3 part guide on how to ditch alcohol. It is heavy on journaling and self-reflection. I remember Simon Chappel's books and how he recommended journaling, but I never did it because I just didn't know what to write about. Euphoric has writing prompts for every week of the 8 week plan. When I started part 3 of the book, I enrolled in the 5 day mini course that has writing prompts for each day. I liked it so much that I joined her 4 month "Become Euphoric" course because I wanted to learn more, not about alcohol, but about me and why I drink. The course focuses on changing your beliefs, not just your habits. It is a very mindful approach and an extension of the 8 week plan in the book. I finally feel like I am not white-knuckling my way to sobriety. I am going to the root causes of my habits, which are my beliefs surrounding alcohol. The book Euphoric is by far my favorite Quit Lit and the only one that's helped me actually get sober.

I have read many of the quit-lit books out there, but none of them have really resonated, until this one. Karolina's clear description of what alcohol is (it's just a beverage that we let control our lives) and the real, yet subtle effects drinking has on not just our bodies, but also our spirits and souls, has changed my perspective on drinking, in a way that sticks. Plus, she gives you writing prompts and exercises to guide you through an eight-week break from booze, so she is with you the whole way. Anyone wanting a new perspective on alcohol and why we all need to reconsider its effects on every aspect of our lives needs this book. Plus it's a great read. Thank you Karolina for this book.

I should mention I haven’t finished the book yet (because I am reading dozens of others too) but I am really enjoying it and have found the resources in it truly helpful. As with many things, I think the target market is younger millennial and I am borderline Gen X, so I had to adjust to the tone a little although it is well written.I also find this relatively recent concept of sober curious inspiring since the old model doesn’t serve everyone. Some of us just need to step back and learn how to deal with everyday stress without resorting to a few glasses of wine every night as a coping mechanism and crutch. It’s easier to do that when you think of it as a choice, and that you might get to eventually indulge every now and then after you have detoxed your system and altered your mindset a bit. This book was written for those of us who fit that description and I really appreciate the thought that went into it. The author does remind us that some of us might need professional help with this process if an alcohol addiction is present. I admit I was borderline in this regard too (especially with pandemic era drinking) but it seems to be working for me.I also learned about a very useful British App called TryDry in the book, and I have been using it daily ever since- so there are many good resources contained within. 🙂