Think back to past holiday seasons. Are you the one at office Christmas parties telling drunken stories in the back corner, or perhaps sneaking off for a little fun in the copy room? Do you end up passing out drunk on the couch at your parents’ house? Do you end up coming away from the holiday season looking like a version of a inflated float from the Christmas Parade? There’s no doubt about it: the holidays can be a stressful time for many of us. Decorating, cooking, shopping, dealing with family and all of the obligatory company parties can leave us exhausted and looking to really cut loose when the opportunity presents itself. While having a glass or two of wine is one thing, getting repeatedly smashed and embarrassing yourself is quite another. Read on to find out how you can manage your alcohol consumption in the end of 2008, and enter the new year feeling fit, healthy and not like you want to crawl under a rock.

Consider Your Current Consumption and Health

Self-analysis is never easy. Sometimes there are things you just don’t want to cop to, to yourself or anyone else. But realizing that your drinking has led to problems in the past is a crucial first step to getting things under control. You first have to some to grips with the fact that you might have a problem with the way you treat alcohol.

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