Sober Curious: Why Gen Z Is Choosing Sobriety

You have freshly turned 21, the legal drinking age in many states, and you have your first taste of alcohol. Spoiler alert, you don’t understand the hype behind it and choose to stay sober. This is not a fictional story but the truth of how Gen Zs are acting on the drinking culture of our society. Long gone are the days when it was the social norm for people to drink in order to have fun. Gen Zs are given a bad name by boomers for standing up against toxic societal norms, but nothing can stop this woke generation. From drinking being the rite of passage for adults turning 21, Gen Zs have broken this canon event. They have been rejecting alcohol and rewriting social norms by actively choosing a healthier, better lifestyle. Let’s dive in to find out why Gen Z is choosing sobriety! 

Why Gen Z Is Choosing Sobriety

For a long time, we have seen generations choosing to drown themselves in alcohol in the name of having fun or partying. Unlike these previous generations, Gen Zs are choosing sobriety and don’t see drinking as the key component for having a fun night. Nonetheless, if you decide to stay sober, it is seen as an effort towards a better lifestyle and an investment in your future. While choosing sobriety, Gen Zs don’t feel any pressure or face any judgment from their friends about not drinking. The reason behind Gen Z's staying sober is pretty simple. They think it is a better lifestyle to live in the long run than becoming dependent on alcohol for “living life to the fullest”. 

When it comes to drinking, Gen Zs have adopted a ‘you-do-you mentality’, where people can make their own choice and others are respectful of them. Even Gen Zs who are drinking are very mindful about the amount of alcohol they are consuming. 

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New Ways Gen Z Is Partying Being Sober

The question that comes to the mind of many people is what these younger generation people are doing for fun? Gen Zs are not drinking till they wake up to a throbbing hangover; instead, they are partying in a much more mindful way. From going to run clubs or ‘bhag clubs’ at the crack of dawn to starting their morning with coffee raves, Gen Z's definition of fun doesn’t need alcohol! Food raves, nostalgia-filled events, concerts, painting, reading, engaging in hobbies, and indulging in self-care are the ways Gen Zs are living. 

 

 

 

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Gen Z wants to live a more fulfilling life, which will include travelling the world, spending meaningful time with their loved ones and making the world a better, kinder place. All these core values of Gen Zs reflect perfectly when you see the decisions they are making. The most important one is choosing to stay sober!

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