One of the better decisions I’ve made over the past year is picking up a social hobby that does not involve drinking. The reduction in screen time and the increased social contact in person was an explicit goal, but not having it take place at a bar has been an unexpected bonus. I did not realize how easy it would be to enjoy spending time with people without any alcohol involved. I read that the younger generations are drinking less, and I hope it will be something they embrace, just like my generation is the first to not see the point of smoking.