Congratulations on your sober time, FishingDude, and all the wonderful and joyful things that are happening in your life. Even the good stuff can be stressful, but how wonderful, especially the new edition.
Originally Posted by
Dee74 
good to see you FishingDude - congrats on your recovery
I found stress didn't stop when I stopped drinking, but I pared things down to make myself a more balanced life.
I found I was doing a lot of things I didn't need to do...I learned to let some stuff go and delegate some more.
I don't know if you can realistically do that, but definitely focusing on balance is key I think?
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Dee, this really resonated for me. If I am honest with myself, a lack of balance is why I failed last time in my sobriety. I had a bad habit of pushing myself, especially with work, and then collapsing and drinking to shut down and shut off. Last time I was sober, I worked hard to create routines and practices that ensured I stayed balanced. I let those slip, and so, too, did my sobriety.