…suspiciously too smooth 
Im so used to the chaos that addiction and using brings. The chaos ran my life and I liked it.
Im my sober journey, I’m learning to sit with myself doing nothing. I try my best to lean into the boredom- to try and change my mindset- it’s not boring. My sponsor tells me a lot of life is boring and that’s okay. It’s not going to be a rollercoaster all the time and also to learn that chaos isn’t normal. It’s good to be balanced. It’s okay to be balanced. To be balanced is to be healthy. How have you coped with the boringness of life ???
When I started to feel bored anywhere (especially at work) I will take a deep breath, try to find something to focus on. Check in with myself- Am I hungry, thirsty, anxious, tired, and/or irritated? How can I fix this? Honestly most of the time, I am just needing to drink some water. Im the worst at staying hydrated, Ill barley drink one bottle of water a day. I constantly have to remind myself that water exists lol
Any advice??
It’s not boring, Enjoy the peace!! Those are the Blessings of recovery !! And get one of those water jugs that have the times on the side so it reminds you to drink that certain amount at that time of day .. my daughter does not like to drink water but she said that jug helps ..
thanks for the different perspective!! It’s not boring it’s just peaceful quiet (⁎˃ᴗ˂⁎)
Haha “suspiciously too smooth” I felt that 
when you’re born into chaos, chaos is an old friend. I’ve finally gotten to a place where I not only enjoy stillness and peace but also get the spidey sense around chaotic people and want to immediately run the other way. Definitely took time but I think you’re doing a great job already with the things you listed! But boredom is so real. I’ve definitely picked up old hobbies again, I’m working out more (which also helps with hydrating - muscles need hydration and you’ll feel it especially when you work out!), and reading is a good way to pass time too. I’ve been learning about Buddhism and Daoism, listening to spiritual teachers and psychologists and the like. Knowledge is power and there’s infinite knowledge to be had out there!
It seems like you have put in a lot of work and are doing something right. At work it’s harder for me to recenter myself but when I’m at home journaling and the gym keep my brain occupied and of course meetings, find a strong community and someone besides just your sponsor to talk to ( I had to learn that the hard way I used him as a 24 hour a day call center 
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Good Morning Two,
I can Relate;
I was addicted to the “life style” just as much the alcohol/drugs.
Unfortunately “Chaos” is my comfort zone as a result!
I was conditioned over a long period of time that chaos was normal?!?!
Gratefully for Me I found Volunteering & Fellowship with Community Organizations and Support Groups, Filled the Hole of My Boredom with Connection.
Peace is just the absence of chaos. Embrace it, it's not always gonna be mellow so enjoy it while it is.
Love this. I am right there with you. While I don’t have any advice or answers, the people on this app have been so awesome and helpful. I’ll be visiting this thread to see what great tips they give. We can do this.
I relate to this immensely! Thank u for sharing
Thanks for sharing your thoughts I’m only 22days in and feel the same. It’s nice to hear all these amazing peoples words of advice! Keep it up, good luck to you!!
yoga is the best thing that helps but umm it’s kinda hard / weird to do yoga in public lol plus that’s not very effective or relaxing haha. But yah a good yoga session can rlly help calm me down 
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Thx!! Good luck to you too. One day at a time take it easy on yourself. You got a sober friend in me dm me if you get anxious or just wanna talk!!
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22 days... Almost a month woohoo 
stay strong 