Welcome to Try January 🍷☕️

A softer start to the year—one sip, one thought at a time.

January doesn’t have to be about restriction.

It doesn’t have to be about quitting, guilt, or rules you feel pressured to follow.

This year, we’re doing something different.

Instead of Dry January, I’m inviting you into Try January.

Try slowing down.

Try being mindful.

Try moderation without shame.

Try noticing how wine fits into your life—not how it controls it.

Wine wellness isn’t about drinking more or drinking less.

It’s about drinking with intention.

What Wine Wellness Looks Like This January

In Try January, we’re exploring a gentler relationship with wine—one rooted in awareness and appreciation.

That might look like:

• Sipping slowly instead of refilling automatically

• Choosing quality over quantity

• Pausing to notice flavor, texture, and how your body responds

• Letting wine be a ritual, not a reflex

And yes—this journey includes journaling.

Because reflection is where awareness deepens.

Introducing: Sip & Reflect Sundays

Every Sunday this January, I’ll be sharing a Sip & Reflect prompt—an invitation to pause and check in with yourself.

You can respond while:

• Enjoying a glass of wine

• Sipping tea, coffee, or something warm and comforting

• Sitting quietly with a notebook and a moment of calm

There’s no “right” beverage.

There’s no pressure to drink at all.

The goal is reflection—not consumption.

These prompts are designed to help you rethink your relationship with wine:

• Why you reach for it

• How it fits into your rituals

• What you want it to represent in your life

Some reflections may feel light and cozy.

Others may surprise you.

All of them are welcome.

This Is an Invitation, Not a Challenge

Try January isn’t about perfection.

It’s about curiosity.

You don’t have to commit to every prompt.

You don’t have to share publicly.

You don’t have to label yourself anything at all.

Just try showing up—with a sip, a pen, and an open mind.

So, will you join us?

Here’s to a January rooted in intention, reflection, and savoring—whatever that looks like for you.

With warmth,

Ami

On Cloud Wine Collective 🍇✨