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Petra Moes speaking
Petra Moes is no stranger to repeating IkPassers. She passes by every Dry January. Because she is an expert and appreciated by many participants, we spoke extensively…
Is this month longer than usual?
Do you also find it difficult to get past those wine moments without giving in to them? It is. Those cozy moments with friends, or the moment you…
Leading by example makes sense
Set a good example for children by taking an alcohol break. For many IkPas participants, it is a reason to participate in IkPas. Children (teenagers, adolescents, young people) get…
So, really tired man...
Last week I wrote about headaches. Fortunately it was gone quickly. But man, I'm so tired the last few days. I sleep very deeply for about 8 hours a night (that…
Wednesday Facts: you didn't know this yet
After today you will know more about alcohol and studying, whether taking a nightcap is a good idea or not, how long alcohol stays in your urine and why you…
be kind to yourself
It has now been about a week since I drank my last glass of wine, so time to make the first balance. Am I missing that wine? Well, actually not. It…
Back to normal
No cava without bubbles, or vice versa? No cheese board without red wine or wine without cheese? Anyway, no alcohol at all this month. Since March 2020 we are all…
Alcohol and automatic thoughts
Als ik een wijntje drink ontspan ik pas echt. Uitgaan is alleen leuk mét alcohol. Als ik mijn vrienden zie, hoort daar ons vaste biertje bij: we hebben allemaal onze…
Not done and not done
Sooooo…..quite relieved to write my first Dry January blog of this year. Relieved, because the first week is almost over. How intense that sounds, I notice… it's just alcohol,…
Do you also struggle with a mood challenge?
You know that a break in your alcohol consumption will eventually make you feel SU-PER fit, energetic, proud and happy. Here you only have to stop any article about…
The first week is over
The month of January has started and so I'm going to push myself through life completely sober again. Not that I'm drunk that often now, but just for a while…
Something different with GIMBER
Do you already know GIMBER? This drink was brewed in Belgium and is now finding its way abroad, including the Netherlands. GIMBER is an organic drink with high-quality ginger, lemon and…
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