Yes! You’ve made it halfway through Dry July. High five!
Whether you’re cruising or crawling, you are doing something most people only think about doing. That’s no small feat. You’ve committed, you’ve shown up, and you’ve already proven that you can do hard things. So, take a breath and give yourself credit because you deserve it.
Mid-Month Wobbles Are Normal
But around the 15th? Things can start to wobble a bit. The novelty may have worn off, and that early burst of motivation, the one that had you smashing fundraising goals and waking up with saint-like energy, can start to fade. Suddenly, Dry July begins to feel, well, a little dry.
It’s kind of like being stuck on a long road trip with a toddler in the backseat. You’re halfway there, and all you hear is: “Are we there yet? I’m bored! I want snacks! Are we there yet?!”
That’s mid-July in a nutshell. Old habits like grabbing a beer after work or pouring a wine while making dinner are throwing tantrums in the back of your mind. New habits like actually enjoying your sparkling water with lemon or winding down with a book instead of a bottle haven’t fully found their footing yet.
You’re Not Failing—You’re Rewiring
But here’s the thing, that internal resistance you’re feeling? That’s not failure. That’s progress. I’m serious!
Your brain is in the middle of an incredible process called neuroplasticity. It’s literally rewiring itself. Your old identity, the one that instinctively reached for a drink when the day ended or stress flared up, is starting to dissolve. And your new, more grounded, empowered self? Is beginning to arrive.
It’s like when you’re doing a software update on your laptop and the screen goes black. You wonder is this even working?! And you really just want to press all the keys! Well don’t! Because if you leave it alone, the update happens. It just happens quietly and powerfully.
You, right now, are in the quiet power zone. Your brain is laying down new neural paths, the ones that lead to clarity, calmness, better sleep, brighter skin, and mornings that actually feel good. It’s the second half where all this integration takes place.
One Day at a Time, You’re Becoming You
So, let’s get real: you’re not just holding on. You are leveling up.
You’ve already been alcohol-free for 15 days or even more. That’s over 360 hours of brain rewiring. You’ve created real change. Your nervous system has begun to reset, your liver is doing a happy dance, and honestly? You’re already well into becoming the version of you who drinks less or not at all without needing to fight every urge. Plus, you’ve raised money that helps to ease real people’s pain.
And if you’re hitting a wobbly patch, that’s OK. It doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re human. The Unconscious Moderation app is here to support you with real tools; resourceful hypnotherapy sessions, reflective journaling prompts, and movement breaks that bring you back into balance.
So, take a moment. Reconnect because you have come this far, and together, we’ve absolutely got this.
Let’s keep going. One day, one breath, one new pathway at a time.
