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#1

I thought I’d introduce myself.
I’m Holly from SE Wisconsin.
Also have been a recovering alcoholic since 2018.
Thought I’d make a PSA that I hustled with house work over the work week so that I could kick up my feet this weekend without feeling guilty, or anxiety that I have a list or an agenda! :grinning:
Does everyone working full time, running around after work, and keeping up with whatever awaits you at home make you feel like you’re a robot just going through the motions? Flipping through the schedule in your phone to see if you had a wedding, birthday party, dinner with parents, or your kid’s baseball games to be at on your two RELAXING “days off” Just the planning of the mental health day is exhausting. Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with family, errands, housework, and commitments that we were too afraid to say NO to. :face_with_symbols_over_mouth:
:woman_facepalming: I mean…
“God Grant me the serenity…

Anywhooo.. …
I hope everyone can find a time this weekend to check in with themselves, clear out the static and find something (not drugs tho) that makes you happy!
God bless

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#2

I feel this in my soul. It’s been autopilot for sooo long. When I stop moving and sit with myself, it’s hard to not feel like I’m doing something wrong. We do deserve the opportunity to relax. Thank you for the reminder. I’m gonna work on my stepwork now :blush:

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#3

That’s so funny that you said that because Sunday I met with a new sponsee and that’s exactly what we did! :sweat_smile:

#4

Hi Holly. On Saturday, I treated myself to a day with only me. I went to the Farmer's market, to a movie (yes, alone lol), a nap, a yummy dinner, and to an all night flea market. It was fun celebrating being single and just doing whatever I wanted. I didn't feel lonely or guilty. I had a great time and felt refreshed. I'm learning that being a little selfish and practicing self care is very important in my early sobriety.

#5

I find it difficult to live a balanced lifestyle. Routines give me a false sense of control, and bring comfort. However, I can become very robotic and forget to “feel”. Life can become very gray when I’m operating on autopilot mode. This may sound like an oxymoron, but I have been more disciplined in setting aside self care time. That can include meetings, meditations, going to the beach, or just doing nothing but being present. I have to force myself to sit and feel. It’s during these times where I feel alive, and the world is more colorful. Learning to embrace my emotions lead to a more fulfilling life. Irritable, restless, and discontent is a very scary place for me. Thx for sharing

#6

The first time I had any long term recovery I had 2 kids at home with me. I lasted 5 years. I didn’t make recovery the priority. Needless to say I lost a whole lot more. Next month I hopefully will celebrate 10 years. My life is very quiet today and I mostly fill it with meetings and other people in recovery.

#8

Hello Holly and welcome :pray:

#9

Howdy!