Boredom and being broke are triggers. I try to do something unusual. Maybe start a project I’ve been putting off. Clean out the garage, play in the the dirt or take a walk with the dog. Change your surroundings and you change your mood. If you can afford it, go to Starbucks or similar and buy yourself a fancy coffee.
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In early sobriety I used to treat myself to fun food and such. I figured I would have been spending that money on booze so why not treat myself with something small like trying a new recipe or a new coffee drink!
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Polly,
I do free thing around the city, workout. start a project…
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You can go for a walk in the woods it’s free and it’s enjoyable to see nature in its fullness
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I feel ya. To have someone to cuddle up to is a great option.
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Thank u. Decided to start cooking new and bougie foods 
at least this week. Trying g new things.
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Yes!!! Did that this morning without headphones. How amazing g being present is.
Yes!!! And my appetite is off the charts lately. 
I tried knitting last time. Maybe I should try again. Thank u
I have not went bowling in forever. Great idea. Thank u!
I need to check a list of free things. Thank u for the great idea.
Get off your bottom and go to a meeting. An alcoholic or an addict in his or her own company is in bad company. The best way to cure loneliness is to go to a meeting. The poor me’s lead to pour me another. One of the first I heard in AA many years was,”it’s easier to stay sober, the, it is to get sober.”
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Music, walking, stretching, yoga, meditation or a good phone call with a friend...
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