October 2026
Lesstober
Is Sober October too much of a commitment? Same. Lesstober is how we roll.
Pick your own goal. Use the Temperates app free for your first 31 days. No card needed.
Your first 31 days free. No card, no catch.
How it works
1. Pick your goal.
Zero for the month, weekdays off, or a drink budget you choose. Your month, your number.
2. Use the app free.
Log the moments you want a drink and what you did instead. Check in each morning on sleep, mood and energy. Talk to Clair when a party or a long week tests your plan.
3. See what changed.
By the end of the month, your October is in one place: the better mornings, the drinks you skipped, and what helped.
Why less works
You don’t have to quit to learn something. Most people never find out what their drinks are doing for them, because they never change the pattern long enough to notice. One month of less is enough to see it.
Read more: 8 Reasons People Are Drinking Less · The Harmless Drink Is a Myth You Tell Yourself
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Your first 31 days of the full Temperates app are free, and you don’t need a credit card.
What happens after 31 days?
Nothing, unless you want to keep going. You won’t be charged. If the app helped, you can choose a plan.
Do I have to quit drinking?
No. That’s the point. Pick the goal that fits your life.
How would I know how much to make my budget?
Start with what you drink now. Think about a normal week and count your drinks. The app shows you what counts as one standard drink, and it’s often less than people think. Then pick a number that feels like a real stretch, not a punishment. Cutting your usual in half is a good place to start. Some people land on a few drinks a week, some on a handful for the whole month. Pick what fits your life. And if you go over one week, you haven’t failed. You’ve learned something.
Can I start late?
Yes. Join any day in October, and your 31 days start that day.
Is this a recovery program?
No. It’s for people who want to drink less and pay attention. It isn’t a treatment program.
Your first 31 days free. No card, no catch.
Lesstober is from Temperates, the book and app for people who want to drink less without labels, rules or all-or-nothing. Get the book.