Loosid Sober Tip of the Day January 20

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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#2
#3

Buy lunch. Work hard. Say thank you.!!!

#4

Encouraging and acknowledging other alcoholics and support them on their sobriety journeys

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#5

Through the performance of esteemable acts… Do good/Feel good! Keep
It
Simple
Silly!

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#6

A little more compassion never hurts, will keep that in the forefront of my mind today :slight_smile:

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#7

I loved it thank you!’

#8

Can someone jhe can someone help me with this question how do you respond to someone who spoke in a negative way but yet you didn’t have an attitude and they’re saying that you were stealing their joy when you heard them say under your breath misery loves company how do you respond to that I called to say good morning

#9

The little things!

#10

Is this a true friend or a person that you are not that friendly with? Maybe a competitive person or jealous maybe...
Try to consider their position in your life best possible and then think from their point of view for a minute. Then try not to take it personally because it probably isn't the way you would have acted if in their shoes or if you see where you might have been off in your timing with your call then casually back off for a bit, nicely of course. If they don't eventually engage you in conversation even just a small opening starter then neutralize your relationship and carry on.

#11

I understand the idea of losing your self esteem in active addiction. For me, it wasn’t so much how I felt about myself as much as my identity. I saw myself as a drug addict for life. I saw all the negative things about myself looking at that reflection in the mirror. Getting clean I had to really work at the reflection by leaving notes on mirrors and various places in the household reminding myself that I’m beautiful, kind and generous, etc. it helped tremendously.

#12

Thank you. it’s my friend for 14years