Loosid Sober Tip of the Day Aug 12

Sober Tips
#1

How do we get back our self- esteem?

This is a very common question with a very simple answer.

In our active addiction, self-esteem is one of the first things to go. How do we gain back our self-esteem? By doing esteemable acts.

Focus each day to doing an esteemable act. Reach out to a friend who you know is struggling and simply let them know you are thinking about them and they are not alone.

Go up to a homeless person an offer to buy them a cup of coffee or sandwich if you can afford it.

Ask the cashier at the store their name. Wish them a great day.

We tend to severely underestimate the power of simply recognizing a person and acknowledging them as an equal. Why? Because we are all equal.

Little acts of self-esteem will build momentum. Before you know it, you will be beaming with self-esteem.

How did this tip resonate with you? What are 3 esteemable acts you can do today?

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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#3

Thanks for this!

#4

This is great!! Vice way to start my day, positive is sooo cool🙏

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#5

When I see a Veteran at the store I always shake their hand and thank them for their service to our country and they appreciate the jester or if in a restaurant I sometimes secretly pay the bill. That makes me feel good.

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#6

Great word of encouragement/advice, I really needed to read this today.

#7

I love this

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#8

I remember having zero self esteem and how lonely I felt even when I was surrounded with people. Before I was able to practice random acts of kindness, I first had to learn how to love myself a little more. My to-do list included wash my face,get dressed,eat something, maybe take a shower....etc. I needed to feel worthy to share my kindness. I put myself and my sobriety as a priority. Things changed because I changed. Today I am the kind of person I would want to be friends with. Believe me, I still struggle at times because life sometimes just sucks. My husband of 30 years lost his battle with COPD this past Friday. I'm a mess but I am a warrior and I will get through this. I'm prepared to handle life on life's terms. I'll leave you with my Michael's philosophy of life. Life will never be the way it is supposed to be. Life is the way it is. How you respond to it is what makes the difference. Remember that. Peace my friend