Loosid Sober Tip of the Day May 30

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

Love this

#4

Three things I can do today?

As an act of self-care, I will clean out my closet today.
I will compliment everyone I see today, because there’s always something to compliment.
I will fix a special meal for my family.

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#5

Definition for self esteem;
Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self respect.

With that said, we can look at this in the way that is reaching out for help is a way of self respect. My self esteem came back after about 90 days in sobriety. And at that time it was only about half of what it was… I feel that it wasn’t until I really worked the steps of AA that restored my confidence/self esteem.
Today I will finish up a siding job I’ve been working on this weekend. I will call a few Alcoholics and teach my son self esteem as he will be helping me today…

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#6

Do a right thing daily!

#7

I am outside planting my flowers make me feel good seeing the work I can do instead of a drink in my hand

#8

Thank all the men and women who served and remember those who lost their life’s. I’m showing Gratitude today in everything I do. Let us Never Forget!!

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#9

Just do the next right thing. Then do it again. And again.

#10

I smile all the time. I greet people im just walking by. Always talk to the cashiers. Im a much happier friendlier person sober. I love to see people's faces light up when I say hi how ya doing today. By being sober I am able to help someone I don't know have a better day.

#11

I still struggle with self esteem. I have been sober 3.5 years. One thing I have been learning this year is self compassion. I used to beat myself up over the shameful things I did while in addition but finally see that during those times in the unhealthy state I was in I couldn't have done anything differently. I see the brokenness. It highlights just how far I've come mentally and emotionally.

Today I will reach out to 1 person, write a blog post (about self compassion)and nourish my body

#12

I will take my dog for a long walk :heartpulse::heartpulse::heartpulse:

#13

I had no self-esteem before I started my 13 year battle with alcohol and people pleasing addiction. A buddy and I were talking the other day and I told him that I felt like Tom Hanks in the movie Castaway when he finally came back after being given up for dead. Honestly, I choose not to "fake it til I make it" and voluntarily disclose my feelings to a safe circle with whom I can be vulnerable to share my struggles with self-esteem. People, places and things are huge! Surround yourself with people who appreciate you, places that lift your spirit and things that make you smile. While easier said than done, it is a lot better to have done than said! Keep on winning, friends, brothers and sisters in sobriety :purple_heart: