4 Tips for Being Confident Without “Liquid Courage”

Casey Pletcher • Apr 14, 2023

It’s incredible how much alcohol can turn even the biggest introvert into a more sociable and confident person. Sure, not everyone gets “liquid courage” but, for those that do, it can feel like a major boost…and even a necessity.

What happens when you stop drinking, though? Is there a way to maintain the same level of confidence without liquid courage? Below is more about confidence, liquid courage, and what to do if you find you aren’t able to stop drinking.

What If I Need Alcohol to be Confident?

You may feel like you need alcohol to be confident, but this isn’t a fact. You can be confident without the assistance of a drink or a drug. We all have it in us to be able to connect with others and be comfortable in our own skin. It simply may take a little work.

4 Tips for Being Confident Without “Liquid Courage”

Here are some tips to boost your confidence without the help of alcohol:

1. Get Out More

Sometimes exposure can help a lot when it comes to overcoming fear. This includes the fear of meeting new people and socializing. By going out more often and speaking with new people, you may be able to overcome your social anxiety and even learn to enjoy being around new people.

Consider joining a social club, Meetup group, or other activity-based organization that is intended to help you to meet new people and make friends.

2. Listen

Oddly enough, being quiet in the right way can help you to better connect with others, which can help a lot with boosting your confidence. But, what does this mean? Surely, being quiet isn’t going to win you any friends, right?

What you’ll need to do is first connect with new people. That’s the hardest part. Then, once you’ve got them engaged in conversation, listen. And this means actively listening. Don’t just wait for your turn to speak.

Ask questions that are open-ended. Be inquisitive. Actually get to know the person. You’d be surprised how much people will open up if you give them the chance to. On top of being able to better hold a conversation, you’ll find people like you a lot more when they feel they can open up to you and they see that you care what they have to say.

3. Go Out with Good Friends

One great way to meet others is to do so in a group. Go out with some friends (preferably some that are more extroverted). By having fun with friends, it’s easier to let down your guard and meet others. Consider joining a group (like mentioned above) with a friend or two. This can help you to connect with new people with a little less pressure.

4. See a Therapist

If you find you are still having trouble meeting new people and you are really afraid or lack confidence without liquid courage, consider booking an appointment with a mental health professional. They can help you work through your concerns, boost your confidence, and get to the underlying issues that are getting in your way (so they can be addressed).

What If I’m Dependent on Alcohol?

If you find you aren’t just drinking for liquid courage and your drinking or drug use is leading to real consequences in your life, you may want to consider treatment. For outstanding, one-on-one substance use and behavioral health treatment from the comfort of your home, consider Front Door Health.

Front Door Health provides in-home treatment for patients when they need it. We take an evidence-based approach to treatment, and we create custom treatment plans for our patients to increase their chances of success. Our treatment process is client-focused and individualized. This means no group sessions with strangers and no “treatment as usual” approach. You are unique and the treatment plan we create for you is designed to meet you where you are along your journey and help you to reach your recovery goals.

We understand that it can be difficult to put your life on hold and take time off from parenting, work, or school. Our in-home treatment allows patients to continue to meet their school, family, pet, and other obligations while receiving the treatment they deserve.

If you would like to learn more about in-home treatment, contact Front Door Health today. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide you with the help you need.

773.747.5500

info@frontdoorhealthcenter.com

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Why in-home treatment?

There are a lot of advantages to in-home treatment, which include:

Treatment from home, around your schedule: In-home treatment allows you to receive the care you need, when you need it. We work around your schedule and do our best to ensure treatment doesn’t interfere with your day-to-day life.
Personalized, individualized care: Many treatment options include group treatment, often as the main method of care. In-home treatment allows for personalized and individualized care that is tailored to meet your needs.
Treatment in the “real world”: Treatment often involves removing a patient from the “real world” to avoid temptations. The problem is, once the patient re-enters the “real world,” they are met with a ton of challenges that can feel overwhelming. In-home treatment allows you to meet challenges head-on, with the support of a highly-trained team of behavioral and mental health professionals.
Family treatment: With in-home treatment, it’s much easier to schedule family treatment sessions, which allows your family to heal together.

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