Loosid Sober Tip of the Day August 3

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

Excellent. Sharing the love and building together.

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#4

I needed to hear this today. Thanks!

#5

Getting out of self and doing RANDOM acts of Kindness always feels good.
Altruism :pray:

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#6

Even listening to someone without commenting can be considered an esteemable act.

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#7

I firmly believe in this! I have been lost in the dark b4 and was not able to see the light. Bcuz complete strangers in AA had faith in me, saw something inside of me that I could not see...they pulled me out of the dark and back into the light. Even on my worst days I can now see light. It is so very important to me to share that with others. First, I today will call as many people by name as possible. 2nd I will pray for someone who has hurt me beyond words. 3rd. I will take time and listen to someone who needs to be heard and listened to w/out interrupting or giving any of Amy's fine words of wisdom. Only sit and be w/ them.:smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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#8

I remember absolutely loathing myself, it was such a dark place to be and it lasted a very long time. But recovery got my head out of that darkness and into the light. It only followed true effort to be a loving person, and encourage or support or simply acknowledge the good in other people so they feel seen and not so alone. Now that I make the effort to be a decent human being I don't suffer with the feeling that I'm a waste of space or detriment. And now that I'm sober and actively seeking a higher power and following spiritual principles I am no longer ashamed all the time. I've learned who my true self is in sobriety and I am comfortable with who I am growing into. Even when I make mistakes, I know FOR SURE now that my heart is good. That's such a relief.

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#9

Thank you for putting that into words… I have people that are investing time and love and energy in me right now and I feel I don’t deserve it but they are loving me back to life :pray: