Anyone else feel that weird pressure at Christmas work parties?

You’re supposed to drink, look fun, be “one of the team”… and before you know it, you’re laughing a little too loudly, staying a little too long, or waking up thinking, “Oh no… what did I say?”

It’s like there’s an unspoken rule:

Be professional all year… but also be wildly social for one night.

And honestly? That mix can get messy.

After a few too many mornings filled with regret (and the fear of bumping into someone at the office kitchen), I realised I needed a way to actually enjoy these nights without the drama.

This is what The Drink Less Method is for

Instead of relying on sheer willpower or trying to dodge peer pressure, it gives users a calm sense of control. By reducing the cravings that usually push people to overdo it, yu should be able to have a drink or two, relax, join in… but still stay you.

This all helps with your spiralling, cringe-worthy moments and “I’m never drinking again” vows.

What it can help you avoid:

✔ Saying things I wouldn’t dream of saying sober

✔ Getting sucked into rounds I didn’t want

✔ Staying way past the point I should’ve left

✔ The Monday morning anxiety spiral

✔ And most of all — embarrassing myself in front of colleagues

You can still join in, still have fun, still raise a glass — but it should now be balanced, controlled, and drama-free.

If Christmas work dos usually leave you with more regret than joy, this approach has could make the difference.