Groovitational

So I'm still on the road after a couple weeks now, and have been looking for ways to get incentive to stay sober. Last week I started a system where every time I want to drink, I walk to the bank near me and take out cash. I then put the amount I would have spent (on 40s and a pint of hard liquor) and put it in an empty coffee container. Even after a mere week I have close to 80 bucks. at the end of March I'm going to put the money toward a new hobby.

I hope this helps.

Kawboy

Great motivation. You could put that $$$ toward either a hobby or a vacation. $80 a week, in a year's time you'd have saved up $4160!! I think that a "reward system" definitely helps the process move along. I've been treating myself to the occasional cigar.

Eddie2010

I haven't kept exact tract, but my pocket savings is at least $600 per month. One six day cruise cost me over $500 just for the bar tab.

I like your strategy. You're not only saving money, but you're replacing the physical habit of going shopping for booze with one that's beneficial.

Jessi178

Sweeet

babycat

Love it!

paul99

Another thing to do is count how many hours you would have spent drinking and volunteer those hours somewhere and really make difference to others!

Groovitational

that's a great idea, i'll add that to something I can do, thanks!

NewDay79

I have been thinking of doing something similar. I usually do not even want to think of how much money I have wasted on alcohol but maybe it will help me solidly come to terms with yet another reason to stay sober and hopefully a down payment on a house.

Kimmers

Fantastic idea...so whats your new hobby?

Groovitational

Painting :o) I'm going to buy a bunch of acrylic paints, some canvases and paint brushes.