A POWERFUL COMPANION FOR THE DRY JANUARY CHALLENGE & BEYOND
WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS BECOMES OFFICIAL SUPPORTER OF
Nigel Jones’s bestselling book, Walking Back to Happiness: The Secret to Alcohol-Free Living & Well-Being, is now an Official Supporter of Alcohol Change UK’s 2026 Dry January® challenge.
As part of this partnership, a proportion of the profit from books sold will be donated to Alcohol Change UK, the charity behind the annual Dry January® challenge. https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/donate/give-while-you-shop
An Amazon bestseller, the book has helped thousands of readers reassess their relationship with alcohol, with many choosing to stop drinking for good.
The Dry January® challenge sees hundreds of thousands of people across the UK go alcohol-free for the month of January, using the tools and resources provided by Alcohol Change UK, including Try Dry®, the official app of the Dry January® challenge, daily motivational emails, and an active online community. The campaign began in 2013 and has been growing ever since, with over 200,000 people globally taking part using Alcohol Change UK’s tools and resources in January 2025.
Nigel, who is also a community champion for the charity, says: “Used alongside the Try Dry® app, my book provides extra structure and support for anyone taking part in Dry January and beyond. I support Alcohol Change UK because their mission matches mine: helping people see the harm alcohol can cause and showing that an alcohol-free life is not only possible, but transformative. Taking on the Dry January® challenge is a great way to experience the huge benefits of alcohol-free living.”
Danielle Houliston, Executive Director of Engagement at Alcohol Change UK, says: “Books like Walking Back To Happiness are such great tools for people who want to change their relationship with alcohol, offering real first-hand experiences and inspirational advice to guide them on their own journeys. Coupled with the features of our Try Dry® app, which helps people during the Dry January® challenge and year-round to track their drinking, make changes and stay accountable, anyone looking to reset their drinking habits and unlock lasting improvements to their health, wellbeing and wallets. We thank Nigel for supporting us and directing much-needed funds to support our mission to end alcohol harm.”
Andy Ramage describes the book as: “Nigel’s story is a brilliant example of how you can transform your health and happiness starting with one simple change: taking a break from alcohol. An absolute must-read, this is not only a wonderful story of transformation, it is a fantastic self-help, health and happiness book rolled into one. This book will change your life!”
Walking Back to Happiness is the true story of the author’s first 365 days alcohol-free. The author shares ALL the obstacles he faced, the wisdom he gained and the challenges he overcame. The book is structured to support readers at every stage, with sections covering: Day One; The First Week; The First Month; The First Few Months; Beyond 90 Days; and One Year and Beyond.
Walking Back To Happiness will help you: Identify your values; Cement your beliefs; Find your purpose; Reduce your anxiety; Lose weight; Improve your well-being; Discover the power of mindfulness & meditation; Be more present; Unleash your alcohol-free superpower; and transform your mind & body.
Each chapter covers: The Author’s Story; What He Learnt; Steps You Can Take; and Key Learning Summaries and includes more than 70 practical workshops and exercises, giving readers simple, usable tools to manage cravings, habits, triggers and identity change.
This structure makes the book a powerful companion for the Dry January® challenge, while also serving anyone choosing to stop drinking at any point during the year.
WORK WITH NIGEL
Coaching: NLP & Hypnotherapy to change habits and reduce anxiety — in person or online. https://www.9kmby9am.com/coaching-approach/
Book: Walking Back to Happiness the Secret to Alcohol-Free Living & Well-Being. Practical tools to change your story. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DLPH36R3/
Try First Class Coach: my AI life coach for accountability between sessions. https://www.9kmby9am.com/about-nigel/ai-coach/
LINKS
DRY JANUARY
Buy The Book – https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/donate/give-while-you-shop
Official Dry January challenge website – https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january
Book Website – www.9kmby9am.com/books
COACHING
Website – https://www.9kmby9am.com/
Radio Show -https://www.9kmby9am.com/about-nigel/radio-ashford-the-feel-good-hour/
Podcasts – https://www.9kmby9am.com/about-nigel/podcasts/
Testimonials – https://www.9kmby9am.com/coaching/coaching-testimonials/
Coaching – https://www.9kmby9am.com/coaching/
My Book – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DLPH36R3/
Professional Bodies https://general-hypnotherapy-register.com/nigel-jones/ & https://anlp.org/members/nigel-jones
Newsletter – https://www.9kmby9am.com/latest-news/newsletter/
Sober Coaching – https://www.9kmby9am.com/coaching/getsobercurious
TRY MY AI LIFE COACH
BOOK
Author Page – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nigel-Jones/e/B0B7RP6LH6/
Paperback https://amzn.eu/d/573olDm
Hardcover https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/191514731X/
Kindle / eBook https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B7QVJP2M/
SOCIALS
Facebook 9KM BY 9AM Challenge Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/9kmby9amchallenge
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9kmby9am
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WALKINGBACKTOHAPPINESS
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@9kmby9am
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9kmby9am/
SOBER CODE
Proud supporter of the new Sober Code ensuring alcohol-free coaches protect those whose alcohol dependence makes them vulnerable. www.sobercode.co.uk
ALCOHOL CHANGE UK
Proud to be a Community Champion www.alcoholchange.org.uk
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