thanks EndgameNYC
I understand your point. For me though, positive activity is often also progress for the reasons mentioned in my above response to Flynbuy.
I have some specific contingency plans for urges and risky social situations. But this thread was really about what I do with my sober time - just avoid alcohol or invest in activity that has a return? It is not the solution but it is a positive step nonetheless.
All the best and thanks again
CC