Why Quitting Alcohol Was The Best Decision I ever Made In My Life

Why I Quit Drinking: The Best Decision I’ve Ever Ma

Over five years ago, I made a monumental, life-altering decision to quit drinking alcohol, and I believe it to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. In this post, I will share why quitting alcohol was the best decision of my life and how it transformed me into who I am today.

The Cycle of Alcohol

I started drinking at the early age of 15, and alcohol quickly became a part of my routine—a cycle of endless binging every week. I became a bartender to fuel my drinking and even became a DJ to immerse myself in the world of partying.

Alcohol was my solution to everything—or so I thought. I would drink for the temporary release of stress, to escape the depression that plagued most of my life. But the truth is, alcohol wasn’t a solution; it was a problem. It only exacerbated my depression.

I drowned myself in alcohol. A bottle of tequila, vodka, or bourbon was like water to me. My weekends blurred into nights of stumbling around bars and nightclubs. When I moved to Puerto Rico, I took my drinking to the beaches and rivers, where my days and nights became a haze. I lived in Hawaii for six months, but I can’t say I ever truly lived there because I drank it all away.

I drank to get wasted, to numb myself, to drown my problems, and to forget.

Drowning My True Self

“For you see, in my time drowning myself with alcohol, I was doing just that—drowning who I was.”

I would drink to dance, to laugh, to feel confident—to be anyone but myself. The truth is, I had no idea who I truly was. Alcohol was my mask, my escape, and my distraction.

But happiness doesn’t come from a bottle. It was within me all along, buried and imprisoned by the poison I consumed.

Nature as My Key

The turning point came when I found myself in nature. I stopped drinking, and something beautiful happened. I began to see the world with new eyes. I noticed the sky above, the sun’s warmth, the songs of birds, the vibrant trees, and the beauty of life all around me.

Alcohol had been a hindrance—a barrier between me and the deeper connection to nature and my true self. Once I let go of it, I could finally appreciate the simple yet profound beauty of existence.

Choosing Self-Love Over Numbing

For me, self-love was the missing piece. I wanted to escape who I was—put on a mask, live in another skin—because I didn’t like the one I was in. Over time, I became a diluted version of myself.

I used alcohol to escape. To numb myself. To numb my mind. To numb the world because I was miserable.

But the truth is, the happiness I was chasing in a bottle could only come from within. I had to learn to accept myself, nourish myself, and love myself. Nature became my guide. It nurtured me and revealed my true nature.

A New Chapter of Life

I now substitute alcohol with the beauty of life—with mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, and simply being. I grow my own herbal teas, which have become my drink of choice.

One thing I always say is that we only have one life, and life is truly beautiful. It is a gift to be alive. I had enough of giving myself to this poison. We have so much more potential than to spend most of our waking lives drinking it away.

I am making damn sure that I make this one life count because we won’t get another chance to live it again. That is what I choose now: to live life to its fullest, to enjoy and cherish each moment. Instead of life being a blur, I choose to make beautiful memories.

A Clearer, Happier Mind

Gone are the days of slurred speech and stumbling steps. I’ve taken control of my life and my mind because this journey has been one of self-discipline. In doing so, I’ve discovered a happiness that doesn’t fade when the buzz wears off.

Being alcohol-free, my mind is clearer. I make better life choices. I nourish my body and mind daily. My life simply flows better. I am more mindful and have a natural high on life.

A Message for Those Struggling

We have this one sole life, and it shouldn’t be seen through the eyes of a bottle. It should be appreciated and cherished. Every moment should be truly valued.

To those who think they need alcohol, I implore you to stop, even just for a day. Go to a place in nature. Listen and observe. Happiness isn’t in a bottle; it’s in you.

I never felt better and more alive than when I quit drinking alcohol. I am more focused and happier than ever.

Closing Thoughts

Time to start feeling fully alive. There is no better time than now!

I don’t write this because I think I’m better than anyone else, but I am for sure better than who I was. Every day, I strive to become a better version of myself, and I believe we all have that power within us. Every day, we are born again.

It’s time to take control of your mind and stop allowing your mind to control you.

If you found this post inspiring and need advice or someone to talk to, please feel free to contact me. Leave your thoughts in the comments below—I’d love to hear from you.