Making the decision to stop drinking alcohol is a big one, and it's not always easy. If you've decided to take that step, you might need some help along the way.

Here are four great tips that should get you started in your new alcohol-free life!

Step 1: Find Another Great Tasting Drink

The truth is, most alcohol doens't taste that great. Think of it as a positive that you can now actually enjoy great tasting soft-drinks instead of foul-tasting alcohol. You dont need alcohol to have a great time, and most people won't even notice that you're not drinking alcohol if you've got a drink in your hand. There are plenty of non-alcoholic cocktails that taste much better than actualy alcholic drinks.

Step 2: Avoid Certain Social Situations for a While

Nobody's saying you've gotta keep yourself locked up, but there are certain social situations where staying sober can be challenging, especially in the beginning. Going for a meal should be fine, but meeting friends in a bar might be a step too far, at least until you've been sober for a while. If you think there's gonna be a big temptation to drink, sit that one out!

Step 3: Let Your Friends Help You

Make sure your closest friends know what they're trying to do. If they're real friends, they won't try and get you to drink and they might even decide to stay sober some evenings to keep you company. If they keep trying to make you drink, distance yourself from them.

Step 4: Find Another Hobby

Drinking alcohol becomes a habit for some people, and they can find a hole in their life when they decide to stop drinking. Make the most of your new lifestyle and choose somthing healthy to go in its place - like yoga! It doesn't have to be healthy, but choose something that can adequately fill your time and take your mind off drinking.

These are only 4 simple tips, but there are loads of other great ways to help you stop drinking alcohol. If you're not sure if you need to make the step... take a look at http://www.keepinspiring.me/the-benefits-of-quitting-drinking/ to see some real benefits from getting sober.