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When I quit drinking three years ago, I had to come up with new ways to cope with stress from work. It was difficult because I was so used to relying on wine to unwind after work, but I quickly learned I was not alone. Many Americans are putting down the bottle \u2014 and that includes professionals in corporate America.<\/p>\n

For Chris Anthony, having to quit drinking was a source of shame. He has worked at Salesforce for 17 years, and is currently Vice President of U.S. Consumer Goods at Salesforce Marketing Cloud. The Los Angeles based executive waited until his 15th sober anniversary to announce his sobriety on LinkedIn. Before then Anthony feared openly discussing his recovery due to stigma.<\/p>\n

\u201cChoosing not to drink is a healthy choice. There should not be stigma or shame in saying I\u2019m having a moment and asking for help. It\u2019s so hard for people to ask for help because they might get judged,\u201d he says. The Denver native is just one of many leaders in corporate America to speak openly about recovery from addiction.<\/p>\n

Forbes spoke with sober executives and authors about how to cope with work stress without drinking.<\/p>\n

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Hit A Meeting<\/h2>\n

From Alcoholics Anonymous to Recovery Dharma, there are plenty of programs to quit drinking. Newly sober people often attend 90 recovery meetings in 90 days, which is also known as a \u201c90 in 90.\u201d I did 365 meetings in 365 days because I formed a deep sense of community in an online meeting.<\/p>\n

Tyler Marona also found comfort and companionship through recovery meetings. Marona is a sober executive at a Fortune 500 company. He is the Vice President of Sales at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Marona is an active member of a recovery program and believes it\u2019s important to build connections with other sober people.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomeone that understands your struggle is going to be more willing to go the extra mile with you to resolve that problem. It\u2019s incredible what can happen when two humans are helping each other out with no expectations in return,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Work Out<\/h2>\n

Exercise is one of the best ways to cope with work stress. You should create a work out routine and do it every day at the same time after work. Maybe you go for a walk around your neighborhood. Or you might enjoy going on a bike ride to a local park.<\/p>\n

If you really want to be committed, attend classes or get a gym membership. According to Anthony, exercising \u201chelps tremendously.\u201d He says \u201cphysically moving makes all of the difference in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Quit Like A Woman<\/em> author Holly Whitaker expressed similar sentiments. \u201cYou want to create rituals that replicate the release you get from alcohol without using alcohol,\u201d says The New York Times<\/em> best-selling author.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me it was having rituals that involved taking a bath or listening to music or meditating. Trying not to drink is a big effort,\u201d Whitaker says. \u201cAll of your energy should be going into not drinking and doing whatever it takes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Help Others<\/h2>\n

Volunteering is a great way to focus less on yourself and more on helping others. You can volunteer at a local animal shelter, donate clothes, or mentor a high school student from an underserved community. Those are just a few examples of how to help others. If you aren\u2019t sure where to start, you can visit sites like Idealist that list opportunities to volunteer. As a sober executive, Anthony\u2019s goals extend far beyond making money.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy purpose in life is to be of service to others. I am committed to it and it\u2019s been the greatest gift,\u201d he says. You can also help other people by letting them know they do not need to lose everything to stop drinking.<\/p>\n

Sober influencer and Dry Humping<\/em> author Tawny Lara hasn\u2019t drank in eight years. She wants professionals to know that anyone can quit drinking, even those who don\u2019t have a dependency or addiction.<\/p>\n

\u201cI decided to take a year off from drinking. That year without alcohol was the best gift I could have given myself and the best gift I could’ve given my creativity,\u201d she says. \u201cYou don’t have to hit rock bottom before you decide to re-evaluate your relationship with alcohol.\u201d<\/p>\n

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