Joy in sobriety
I am a person who regularly over commits myself. I volunteer for many things: at work, at home, for my kids, in the community. It’s something I enjoy. It’s always super stressful, time consuming, overwhelming, etc.
But it is so much easier to handle sober! I just realized tonight (whilst in the midst of two huge projects) how much more efficient, organized, and creative I am.
I used to waste hours - resending emails because I forgot I already sent them. Searching for materials or notes that I knew I took care of. Brainstorming the same stuff over, and over, and over again because I couldn’t remember already doing it. What a complete waste of time and energy!
I’m still stressed and overwhelmed but my mind is clear. I complete a task, cross it off my list, and actually remember later on that it’s done!! My stress levels even seem more manageable even though the workload is the same.
Just wanted to share my “A-HA” moment and the small joys of sobriety.