[Stephen]

This topic crops up from time to time in tandem with personal effectiveness and I would like to hear your thoughts on it.

Personally, when I drink alcohol, it generally clouds my thoughts and I become ineffective in thinking and planning. Even a glass or two of wine will be enough to allow procrastination back in through the back door. Thus, I tend not to drink alcohol that much, (never whilst working) and only occassionaly at night.

It also doesnt do your 5 am early rising any favours, to boot.

I have never found alcohol to be a 'problem' but have occassonaly overdone it on a 'night-out'.

But in my late 30s now, I can see more and more that it is more of a curse than anything, and I have witnessed people around me make life changing mistakes and health breaking habits all from the bottom of a bottle.

For this reason, I am considering ditching alcohol for good. I dont take any other form of stimulants and even shy away from over the counter and prescription medices: rather I let my body win any health battles along with the help of a good vegan diet.

Anyone else like to share their opinions on this?