Loosid Sober Tip of the Day January 28

Sober Tips
#1

Action, Reaction and Inaction.

We often think we are responsible for our actions.

Remember, at any time, we are responsible for three things: Our actions, our reactions and our inactions.

Ironically, inaction is often the most powerful.

This may mean restraint of pen and tongue by not sending that nasty text, email or phone response to someone who hurt you.

It may also mean sitting quietly with yourself and observing your thoughts and settling your mind.

Actions and reactions are very powerful as well.

Write down your actions, reactions and inactions from the last day. Then take an inventory to see what inactions were not useful and should have been acted upon.

Do the same for actions and reactions. You will get better each day. It just takes a bit of practice.

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

It makes lot of sense to me

#4

I’m bad about my reactions when I’m mad… I’ve gotta work on that.

#5

That’s a Good word. Sometimes Non-action is action. Sometimes non-action is avoiding.

#6

It really made me think about an issue on hand right now. Very grateful for this

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#7

Actions v. Inactions! A lot to think about! Thx!

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#8

Loved this. Practicing awareness is so helpful, not just fighting any addictions, but life in general!

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#9

Very inspiring

#10

It makes a lot sense I will have to try that thank you :pray:

#11

I agree. I need to practice this. Definitely helpful advise

#12

I too love this tool. I was always in fight/flight mode. In this mode I would always react with force. I was quick to defend myself at every situation. I also would be quick to defend others. Learning to stay in my lane. At times I would not respond or inaction but when I did this I would hold on to that situation and drink over it. Today I don’t have to drink over anything. I don’t have to react, take action, or pose inaction in a knee jack attitude. I can practice being mindful of my surroundings, my emotions, my feelings and even take in what others maybe feeling. We just don’t know what others are going through. We do know what we are going through and can learn to express it outwardly to help avoid resentments. I’m do not do this perfectly at all. But I’m becoming more aware of this practice the more I do it.

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#13

Very true. Sometimes I don't react to someone to hurts me because I don't want to be hurt anymore :cry:

#14

I’m going to try this today! I am enjoying getting involved with helpful tools. I need to work on reacting to my lack of patience. I need to take the steps and not the elevator from one of the previous sober tips! Thank you for the support! Today is day 12 for me and I feel amazing! I have a few extra dollars, it’s Friday and I have not even considered buying a beer! I’m saving it for Uber to work!

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#15

That is awesome