Positive Triggers List
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Positive Triggers List
With the amount of relapses and so many people looking at the negative things that lead them to relapse, I am starting this thread with the intent to list the positive things that trigger you to continue your sobriety. Cut and past the list into your reply and add your positive triggers to it. Let's make it a whopper.
Our Positive Triggers to Maintain Sobriety
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6.
Our Positive Triggers to Maintain Sobriety
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6.
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Calgary
Posts: 51
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
Next stop: real life
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 990
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
Looking For Myself...Sober
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Where the heart is
Posts: 10,209
What a great idea..Thx
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: uk
Posts: 2,548
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!" 11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!" 11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
I'm just a little unwell
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 2,219
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
6/20/08
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,467
Awesome thread!
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Meadville PA
Posts: 5
positive triggers
Hey I just wanted to add some positive triggers to your thread!
Our Positive Triggers to Maintain Sobriety
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6.I feel more connected to my spirit
7.I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
8.I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how beligerent I was the previous night
Our Positive Triggers to Maintain Sobriety
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6.I feel more connected to my spirit
7.I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
8.I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how beligerent I was the previous night
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 6,608
Originally Posted by coffeenut 
Awesome thread!
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Today
Posts: 343
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: New York
Posts: 63
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I find joy in taking care of my family, making a nice breakfast for them, doing their laundry, creating a warm loving (and neat and clean) home, really listening and being in the moment with them
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I find joy in taking care of my family, making a nice breakfast for them, doing their laundry, creating a warm loving (and neat and clean) home, really listening and being in the moment with them
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Washington
Posts: 55
Remember, you will have to copy and paste the list into your reply for it to work correctly. "Don't quote it." Great so far, keep them coming. This is the spirit that we need to have and share.
I fixed it.....
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28.
I fixed it.....
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28.
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
Posts: 36,740
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. I spend more time with my grandparents and parents.
29. My God and I are best friends
30. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
31. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. I spend more time with my grandparents and parents.
29. My God and I are best friends
30. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
31. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
Looking for help with recovery
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Thompson, PA
Posts: 4
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Washington
Posts: 55
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Washington
Posts: 55
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
33. Reaching another sober day milestone. (Personally, just past 90 days...woot).
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
33. Reaching another sober day milestone. (Personally, just past 90 days...woot).
Too far from the beach
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 387
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
33. Reaching another sober day milestone. (Personally, just past 90 days...woot).
34. Read one thing every morning about alcoholism that will keep me from drinking.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
33. Reaching another sober day milestone. (Personally, just past 90 days...woot).
34. Read one thing every morning about alcoholism that will keep me from drinking.
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Washington
Posts: 55
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
33. Reaching another sober day milestone. (Personally, just past 90 days...woot).
34. Read one thing every morning about alcoholism that will keep me from drinking.
35. The days of my future will be better than the days of my past.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
33. Reaching another sober day milestone. (Personally, just past 90 days...woot).
34. Read one thing every morning about alcoholism that will keep me from drinking.
35. The days of my future will be better than the days of my past.
perpetual optimist
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Montana
Posts: 2,959
1. I have a special coin in my pocket everyday that reminds me of my sobriety. I simply hold it when I feel I need added strength.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
33. Reaching another sober day milestone. (Personally, just past 90 days...woot).
34. Read one thing every morning about alcoholism that will keep me from drinking.
35. The days of my future will be better than the days of my past.
36. I wake up each day with HOPE.
37. I feel a calm inner peace.
38. I am in awe of the beautiful blue sky and the cloud formations.
39. I am relaxed, content and fufilled when I lay my head down at night.
2. I look at my wife and kids.
3. I feel great in the mornings.
4. I see other people who have over drank and the way they act.
5. I feel a deeper and more connected feeling to people and places.
6. I pray
7. I take a walk in the sunshine
8. I read a good book.
9. I talk to a friend online or on the phone
10. I do something and realize "wow, I never could have done that when I was drinking!"
11. I have money in my pocket.
12. I pay my bills fairly on time.
13. I hang with my lil cousins and have fun instead of getting impatient.
14.Take time out for the new comer..let them know "it is possible"
15.Thank god for doing something for me that i could not do for myself.
16. I read my journal and get a good dose of self-inflicted reality, realizing that my own words and memories do not lie.
17. I love not worrying about whether or not people can smell alcohol on me.
18. I'm thinking about what I can do to make my future brighter.
19. I don't have to hurry home from a trip so I can start drinking.
20. Going out to eat is a lot cheaper, no bar bill!
21. SR
22. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
23. Mindful of and living today and today only.
24. I feel more connected to my spirit.
25. I am more productive (especially on the weekends).
26. I don't dwell or worry about showing my face in public wondering if someone knows how belligerent I was the previous night.
27. Appreciate the little things in life that went by unnoticed before by me.
28. My God and I are best friends
29. Recovery brings me joy and a purpose in life
30. Each day I am being the best woman I can be
31. I improve my self esteem by not beating my self up emotionally for doing something I ultimately didn't enjoy!
32. I did not drink over the holidays for the first time in over 30+ years!!
33. Reaching another sober day milestone. (Personally, just past 90 days...woot).
34. Read one thing every morning about alcoholism that will keep me from drinking.
35. The days of my future will be better than the days of my past.
36. I wake up each day with HOPE.
37. I feel a calm inner peace.
38. I am in awe of the beautiful blue sky and the cloud formations.
39. I am relaxed, content and fufilled when I lay my head down at night.
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