After a long day of work, I crave nothing more than a cosmopolitan and a hot bath. And while this is my go-to remedy for those exceptionally exhausting days, I’ve discovered that most days end better off without a drink.

1. You will be happier

Finding your Zen sober is a whole lot easier without a couple of drinks. Many of us drink because it relieves stress and makes us feel more relaxed at the end of the day. But, what we have to keep in mind is that drinking distorts our feelings. For myself, when I am drinking, I can turn 180 degrees from happy to very upset in a second.

Consistently being in a sober state of mind will reassure you that you are exactly where you are supposed to be in life. Your happiness will come from your decisions to skip instead of walk, or have ice cream for breakfast.

2. You will save money

Not drinking is also a great way to wake up not broke. Dinner without alcohol is like having a Groupon to every restaurant you go to. You will be shocked at how cheap your bill is and might even order dessert with all the extra cash and calories saved.

3. You will have more energy

Waking up with a raging hangover can persuade anyone to taking an oath to never drinking again. The sluggish and tired feeling can last an entire day – sometimes two. Opting for a soda and lime can be the best decision if you know that you have a lot of work to get done the next day. And as you continue this pattern, you will begin to notice that your body will have more energy for taking on additional tasks such as, going to the gym or taking on more projects at work.

4. Your skin will look so good

Alcohol is a diuretic. This means that alcohol makes you urinate more, which leads to dehydration. When your body is less hydrated, so is your skin. Drinking will also cause the blood vessels beneath your skin to dilate, causing redness to your complexion. Once your system is clear of alcohol, you will see a noticeable difference in your skin.

5. Sex is AMAZING sober

Alcohol and sex have always had a rocky relationship with one another. There are certainly more hookups when drinking is involved, however, those hook-ups aren’t always totally satisfying - Guys are frequently unable to ‘get it up.’ Ladies lose sensitivity.

Another factor that weighs into sex is that you are less likely to use protection. That’s because alcohol does a number on your judgment and decision-making skills. All in all, quitting drinking means more orgasms and less herpes.