Being bored is not a good thing when you trying

Recovery
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Being bored is not a good thing when you trying not to drink!!!

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#2

There are zoom meetings every hour you can sit in on. And in person meetings always help me too. Just take it one day at a time or one minute at a time. You got this! :heart:

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#3

Step work is a really good way to stay busy! And oh so pivotal early in sobriety!! I'm rooting for you!! :hugs:

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#4

How do I access the zoom meetings?

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#5

Do a search for aa or na zoom meetings. You have to have zoom installed. Then just click on the link.

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#6

An old timer told me once that two of the most important words in recovery are “get involved.” Zoom meetings. Step work. Just talking to someone else and not isolating helps me a lot. I’m kind of a loaner.

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#7

On a zoom meeting rn thank you!!

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#8

I wish I could send a pic, but I just got a book for exactly this reason! It’s called JOMO- 350+ ways to make staying in more fun than going out. It has a ton of cool unique ideas for things to do and I’m loving it as a resource right now.

JOMO: Celebrate the Joy of Missing Out! by Jessica Misener, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (no idea if links will work here, but this is the book)

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#9

Thanks everyone!!! I made it… New day, another step

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#10

I touch on this a lot in my groups.
Boredom is an emotion that’s telling you to do something. Go back to school, go for a run, etc. etc.
Enjoy your journey!
:shinto_shrine::pray:

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#11

24/7 AA zoom meeting ID: 292 371 2604

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#12

Thanks!

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So very true. Some things I try to do: go for a walk, clean my apartment (even if it is already clean), binge watch a favorite show, read, cook a new recipe, play video games or games on phone. And of course if those don't work, I pick up the phone and talk to a loved one to take my mind off of alcohol.

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#16

Pretty much. My new term for myself is to stay “restfully busy”. I try to find ways to not overdo it yet not give my mind too much downtime. A pretty awesome person told me to plan my day like I’m a bank robber lol. So every hour I have something to do whether it’s napping, going for a walk, checking on family, TV, etc. You got this Donna you’re not by yourself :muscle:t5:

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#17

I had no idea. How can I do these

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There is a link for aa zoom 4 messages above yours. (Dannie H- thanks girl!) Make sure zoom is installed on your phone! Click on the link for the specific time.

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#20

I replied how to do it but not in a reply. It's there, right below your message. :heart:

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#21

Thank you

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