Loosid Sober Tip of the Day April 08

Sober Tips
#1

There is a stigma that when you get sober, life, as we know it, will be the end of fun.

This stigma could not be further from the truth. In fact, it is quite the opposite.

When we put down the drink or drug and decide to live life on life’s terms, the world opens up for us.

One of the first things we realize is how much of life was wasted on our time drinking or putting substances in our body. Just a few hours a day for happy hour during the week, turns into 40 extra hours a month of quality time.

That could be taking time to learn a new skill, spending more time with your family, working out, meditating, volunteering to help those in need, the list is endless.

Take a few moments to reflect on how many hours were spent each week on drinking or putting substances in your body. If you are just starting out, get excited, as you are about to enter a world of more time to build incredible experiences.

If you have been sober a while, let us know what you have done since you stopped wasting these precious hours days and years that make up this thing we have called life.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid :pray::heart:

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#2
#3

I struggle with this so much too I think how can I have fun without drinking or using? How can I ever go to a sporting event, concert, the beach, on vacation, or even out on a Friday or Saturday night without drinking or using. What I need to realize is I don't just drink or use during good times I pick up whenever something sets me off. Whether it be my job, family, something good happening in my life, or something bad my solution has always been to pick up. I just need to figure out how to enjoy life without substances. The gym helps me get rid of my energy but I need more. I'm ranting now thank you to whoever reads this

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#4

I agree with you so much! I used to do the exact same thing.

#5

Ditto!!

#6

Good rant. It’s about where you’re at with this topic so rant on. Ok My first go round, oh my goodness I became a painter, a gardener, a good listener to my kids, yoga, running. Oh my gosh I would work on 3 paintings at a time. I also read so much. I enjoyed my days off work tremendously. I can’t wait to get somewhere close to those days. One more. I finally danced in public. I grew up dancing but only by myself. I was shy and it took a while but I got on the dance floor at several na dances. Wow good memories. Thanks for sharing fella and thanks to the reading. Peace.

#7

Im only going on 6 months but I enjoy going out for a bike ride for a couple of hours each day. I've tried going to the library and just seeing whats out there its been so long. I go to the treatment center I was at every Wednesday night for supper and an alumni meeting. I'm going to start going every second morning for a work out in their weight room. Sometimes I'll go for a walk to the donut shop and shoot the breeze with other people who look like they are bored.Even when I don't know what to do with myself I'll watch a movie or chat with people on my whats app.or comment about things in my head on loosid it helps to talk about things in my head space.

#8

I forgot to mention I go to my homegroop meeting every morning.

#9

I look forward to participating in the same activities that I used to, except I won't be hiding. I won't be wishing I was somewhere else. I won't be watching the clock. I can actually enjoy things and not have to pretend

#10

543 days and I’m stop doing the fun things like: hiking, camping, fishing, gardening…
But I’ve added: more quality time with family, my pups, reading more books, cooking healthier meals, praying, reaching out to those friends in recovery to know they’re not alone, and more.

Going to get back into -geocaching
(yes it’s still a thing)
-training for a 5K
-exercise routine