What are some new or old hobbies you have picked up since getting sober?

Looking for some new hobbies to keep me occupied. It seems that I am triggered to drink the most when all I have to do is housework and chores. Would love to hear what any ideas.

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I started a new exercise program, updated my Spanish app (took five years in school so I like to practice for fun), play Sudoku, got a new piano keyboard last year I'm pulling out and going to take lessons. I'm looking for some classes or group activities.

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Thank u for sharing!!!

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Figure skating :purple_heart:

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Picked up a ton but my biggest is vegetable gardening. Have a a mini farm on an acre. Grow pretty much everything I eat minus meats. Have chickens and ducks. When I first got sober, I had nothing, renting a room from a friend.

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I started mountain biking at first and loved it!! Tons of endorphins were released and it was a great workout too. I have a bad knee though and after a while I’d get pretty sore. Now I climb prolly at least two times a week. Inside at the gym and outside a ton. Have found an amazing community in rock climbing and it is meditation for me, balance, strength, overcoming fear, trusting my partner and my gear. It is such a powerful tool for me to stay in touch with creation also. Being outside in the wilderness being wild.

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Started stargazing. Go outside, in the evening, away from it all... And just start pointing the telescope and binoculars at a certain target in the sky.. I've been able to read all about the legends of certain stars as well as their science.

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I started kayaking the mangrove tunnels and natural springs throughout Florida

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Music is a good hobby if you want a real time-consumer... practice takes a lot of it, and the therapy is invaluable. I regained my family in sobriety and play a lot of games with my little brother now. Other than that, a 12-Step study, back to college, work, etc. Gotta keep the time filled

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Awesome, I kayak here in NC but moving to Florida in 2 years near cedar key. Looking forward to the mangroves

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Eating ice-cream!!! :icecream::ice_cream: lol

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Archery, golf, volunteer work at the museum or zoo.

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Haven't been sober but for a couple weeks but have gotten back into reading, writing, cooking and searching for Mid-Century modern decor for my new house.

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Awesome

Watercolor painting

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Chess! It's free online. Put your clear mind to work

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Oh wow!! That sounds awesome!!!

Same … every time.

I have always wanted to learn to play. I will look into that. Thank u.

I love it!!!