What type of drinker are you?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How often do you have an alcoholic drink?

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  • A.
    Depends on my social calendar – 1-2 times a week
  • B.
    Semi-regular - 2-4 times a week
  • C.
    Every day - with or without regular alcohol-free periods
  • D.
    Occasionally - weekends only
  • E.
    A few times a month
• 2.
  Where would we find you at a party?

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  • A.
    Standing in a group, going in rounds
  • B.
    Sitting with a mate, having a deep and meaningful conversation
  • C.
    At the bar, ordering my usual
  • D.
    Life of the party, all eyes on me
  • E.
    Doing the rounds making sure I’ve said hi to everyone
• 3.
  What’s your favourite drink to enjoy?

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  • A.
    Champagne / Prosecco
  • B.
    Gin and tonic
  • C.
    Red wine or beer
  • D.
    Cocktail
  • E.
    Mocktail
• 4.
  When work clocks off for the week, we’ll find you:

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  • A.
    At the pub with colleagues
  • B.
    Unwinding on the couch with a wine and takeaway
  • C.
    Enjoying a few drinks with friends
  • D.
    At happy hour
  • E.
    At a dinner reservation you’ve been looking forward to
• 5.
  How many standard drinks do you consume on average in one week?

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  • A.
    2-10 standard drinks per week
  • B.
    10-15 standard drinks per week
  • C.
    7-12 standard drinks per week
  • D.
    15+ standard drinks per week
  • E.
    0-2 standard drinks per week
• 6.
  Why do you usually drink?

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  • A.
    To be social
  • B.
    To relax and unwind
  • C.
    I enjoy the taste
  • D.
    Escapism
  • E.
    Tokenism
• 7.
  How often do you have four or more standard drinks on one occasion?

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  • A.
    A couple of times a week
  • B.
    Once a week
  • C.
    Occasionally (less than 1-2 times a month)
  • D.
    Every time I drink
  • E.
    Never
• 8.
  How often do you wake up with a hangover (e.g. brain fog, sickness, anxiety, headaches, low energy, guilt or shame, anxiety, tiredness)

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  • A.
    Sometimes
  • B.
    Regularly
  • C.
    Not very often
  • D.
    Every weekend
  • E.
    Rarely
• 9.
  If you’ve ever taken a break from alcohol, how difficult have you found it?

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  • A.
    Difficult due to peer pressure
  • B.
    Pretty difficult, and unsure why
  • C.
    I’ve never tried an alcohol-free period
  • D.
    I can stop when I give myself a time frame
  • E.
    Hardly difficult at all
• 10.
  Do any of these statements apply to you?

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  • A.
    I regularly feel anxious
  • B.
    I often feel overwhelmed
  • C.
    I struggle to get to sleep/to stay asleep throughout the night
  • D.
    I feel guilty after drinking
  • E.
    After a drink I feel like I have brain fog
  • F.
    None of the above

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Social Drinker

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  Weddings. Birthdays. Work events. Public holidays. It often feels like every life event centres around alcohol. And it’s heightened even more if you’re introverted or socially anxious. Of course, there’s an urge to escape uncomfortable situations, and camaraderie in drinking, but life can still be fun, parties enjoyed and milestones celebrated without booze. And just think of the benefits: better sleep, less anxiety, more productivity, deeper connections – and that’s just the beginning. Pro tip: For social drinkers, explaining yourself feels like half the battle. Order a lime and soda and say it’s got vodka in it, if you like. It can help to discover who you are without alcohol, by downplaying it. I'll soon be sharing a few more tips with you via email. And don't worry - I respect your privacy, you can unsubscribe at any time.
• 2.
  The Emotional Drinker

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  Stressed? Exhausted? Highly strung? Drinking might have become a ceremonial coping mechanism. You’re not the first person to use a gin and tonic to blunt the edges of a frazzled mind. Alcohol alters our brains after all, which is why we like it - initially. Now might be the time you begin to examine your drinking and say bye to that icky alcohol anxiety loop. Pro tip: Experiment with other bookends to your stressful, or down days. Ask yourself, what am I trying to escape? Remember, all the anxiety you feel before a drink is still there, just amplified the day after.I'll soon be sharing a few more tips with you via email. And don't worry - I respect your privacy, you can unsubscribe at any time.
• 3.
  The Habitual Drinker

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  You’re in a situationship with alcohol, but turns out, the situation might be happening a little too often. You might be questioning your relationship with alcohol. Well, there doesn’t need to be a rock bottom, or intervention to make a change. Instead, tune into to that swelling feeling that booze might not be serving you and the life you desire. Pro tip: In your case, if you lead a horse to water, you might as well pour it a large glass, right? Know your triggers like weekend nights at home and create new rituals. Become a NoLo bartender and fashion some alcohol-free drinks, or escape with a podcast instead of a Pinot, while cooking.I'll soon be sharing a few more tips with you via email. And don't worry - I respect your privacy, you can unsubscribe at any time.
• 4.
  The Binge Drinker

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  You’re the life of the party kind of drinker. But if everyone else didn’t do it, you’d be thinking your drinking may be blurring from the healthy range to 50 Shades of Grey Goose. If the allure of booze is beginning to feel less enticing and the gaping holes in your memory that your hangixety fills with doomsday scenarios don’t seem worth it anymore, there is another way. You don’t need to go cold turkey or give yourself a deadline, just keep going with drinking less. No rules, no judgement. Pro tip: Channel that commitment you give to going all-in when drinking, to morning pursuits, like a regular Sunday morning Pilates class or running training and you might just surprise yourself. Oh, and wake up with the sun, rather than hiding from it.I'll soon be sharing a few more tips with you via email. And don't worry - I respect your privacy, you can unsubscribe at any time.
• 5.
  The Shrewd Drinker

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  Bravo! Booze seems to add some sparkle to your life when you choose it, rather than take from it. You’re considered in your alcohol consumption, rather than being propelled by emotion to drink your feelings away. Knowing about the long-term health implications of drinking, the harder it will be to justify the habit. Pro tip: Whether you’re teetotal or simply a mindful drinker, keep role modelling those A-grade strategies for coping with life – you never know who they might inspire. And be mindful, people do report one slightly annoying side effect of mindful drinking: you never shut up about how good it is!I'll soon be sharing a few more tips with you via email. And don't worry - I respect your privacy, you can unsubscribe at any time.