October is often associated with Stoptober – the annual opportunity to stop smoking and make a positive change to your health and wellbeing. But what if you don't feel ready to say, "I'll never smoke again"? Or perhaps smoking isn't your issue at all. Maybe alcohol has gradually become something you rely on more than you'd like – to relax, manage stress, switch off at the end of the day or feel more comfortable socially. October can be a good time to pause and ask yourself: "