Happy to be sober but tired of Netflix and TV. Reading done that. Also I’m broke 
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Same!! Bored!!
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Gotta find a hobby. Puzzles drawing. Decorating your house. Stick to constructive activities
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I have tried puzzles. I’m terrible. No patience. paint by number I think I’ll try today.
Hiking, archery, photography, biking… try something you always wanted to do but never had the time or chance to.
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Yeah do something active and it took me a few months of being sober before I could focus on a puzzle. The first month is always the toughest then after that it’s not too bad. Big piece of advise is don’t let yourself get too confident until your ready. Happy days can lead to tough nights when it comes to triggers. Also everyday you should give yourself a goal that you can feel good about doing. Something you would normally not do while using
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I have been disabled for a year so I understand
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What do I do on Saturday? Sometimes I go for a mani/pedi. Other times I workout for two hours. I write. I enjoy the peace and quiet and the not having to jump up and go anywhere.
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I’ve gotta say, I like weekend morning meetings. Gets the day started the right way, lots of good fellowship because people are less rushed. And coffee!!
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Word!!!!
Try paint by number. I know it sounds crazy but it makes u focus and forget.
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When I was out there drinking I couldn't imagine what people do for a good time when they don't drink. I just couldn't fathom that. Once I got sober, after a while I learned that life has a lot to offer. But it's up to you to get out there and find out what it is that you like. If you're broke, I would get out there and get a couple jobs and figure out what it is you want to do with the rest of your life.
There are many resources out there these days for people that want to move forward with their lives. YouTube is a great place to start. I have been on the road to real estate investing for The Last 5 Years.
I used to think that you had to absolutely have your own money in order to get started but boy was I ever wrong. It's a great way to make a lot of money but you have to learn how to do it. I don't know if that's what you're interested or not but whatever it is there are plenty of resources out there to show you how to do it. You just have to take the time to reach for it.
The person who has the most to do with what happens to you in your life is YOU!
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Sometimes colleges offer free classes on some of the most common areas that we all need to understand such as personal finance. You could find out where there are some free classes. Also check with the local library. When I first got sober I didn't know diddly squat about money or personal finance and my credit was a big mess. Now my credit is far from being a big mess and I have money in the bank and I have direction in my life.
If you keep on doing what you've always done, you'll keep on getting what you've always gotten!
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Reading has helped me a lot and I'm not talking about AA and NA literature which is also good but I keep a GIANT novel in my hand for my downtime I don't think I'd b as successful without it
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That’s a great idea and new. Thank u!!!
Thank u. I work. I actually work from home. I oddly enough help high school students set up the right career , college path etc. basically help others get their lives in order. 
I love my job. I only work when school is in. Won’t be for another few weeks and you can only clean the house so much. I just thought about everything everyone has said and enrolled myself in a free holistic meds course. Been walking reading just trying to find my groove again. Thank u so much for your input. Real estate has always fascinated me. Who knows? The sky’s the limit when your not hungover.
Yes the sky is the limit. Speaking of the sky, you could go to the nearest general aviation Airport and speak with a flight instructor and tell him you'd like to go out for a discovery flight. It doesn't cost that much. You get to see what it's like to fly an airplane.
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I have flown before. not for me. Never on a large commercial flight but small engine planes and helicopters several times. Gives me anxiety thank I for the idea though. Maybe I will face my fears and give it a try. A little natural adrenaline
The adult coloring books are great especially the swear words. I watched you tube and taught myself to crochet.
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Basically I go bowling just recently found out it’s something that keep my focus then comes Sunday The lords day. For the most part just do something other then the norm of which you just struggle to get away from you’ll be aiight if Ask where your from may I’d go bowl a couple lanes wit u
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