Water441

Get through recovery one day at a time, but when today seems tough, think "I am excited to (future experience in a sober state)"

I am excited to plant a garden (on time) and tend to it throughout the spring, summer, and fall, and not let it fall into a state of neglect.

I'm excited to go to the cottage and win at board games instead of forgetting how to play them.

I'm excited to go camping with my elderly but active parents and best friend in a state park next summer.

I'm excited to enjoy my time away from work knowing I've put in full and productive work days.

I'm excited to take a real interest in my morning coffee again. The good stuff.

I'm excited to have my boyfriend move in as the next step in our bigger commitment (I'm 34...)

I'm excited to have my family see me happy and healthy.

I'm excited to feel consistently good, to the extent possible.

I'm excited to mean what I say. I'm really really excited to remember conversations.

I'm excited to start long-overdue therapy. And to be honest with my therapist for once.

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Hevyn

This is great, Water. You aren't looking at quitting as 'losing' something - you're looking forward to living your life with a clear head & enthusiasm. I love your list.

least

Just waking up feeling good (and not hating myself) is exciting to me.

StrongBird

I'm excited to get back to running.

I'm actually excited to prioritize my health in general. Aside from the obvious, this is going to help me lose weight, lower my blood pressure, sleep better, etc. I'll eat so much less junk food if I'm not drunk too.

I'm excited to remember conversations too. Ugh, that is the worst! I want to feel with it again!

SoberinSyracuse

I'm excited that I'm becoming the type of person who is truly qualified for receiving great rewards in life.

• Excited to attract a quality man into my life.
• Excited to get my J-Lo body back.
• Excited to resume my dance activities and show off.
• Excited to work more effectively and make more money.
• Excited to be able to plan a future that can include things like marriage, relocation, expanding my real estate holdings, and regular vacations.
• Excited to start playing competitive Scrabble.

You can't have more until you become more. It goes in this order: Be. Do. Have.

vendetta

Water Ive been struggling and your post really made my day. It made me smile. So I figured I'd jump in.

I'm excited to be the real me.

I'm excited to come home to a clean house without scattered beer cans.

I'm excited to walk with my head up in confidence.

I'm excited to earn back the friends and family I've lost.

I'm excited to be able to go places and meet people.

I'm excited to always be nice and mean what I say.

Thank You Water!

IfYouCanDream

what a great thread

I'm excited to realize who I am, what I like and what I want

I'm excited to regain my self respect

I'm excited to be able to decide what I'm gonna do with my life

I'm excited to, at some point, live without fear

Serper2014

I just bought running shoes today, I'm not much of a runner but I'm excited to get good at it and feel the runners high, get a nice shower afterwards and enjoy a balance meal to refuel

Shantilove

I'm excited to be able to fit back into all the beautiful clothes in my wardrobe

I'm excited to feel genuinely good about myself sober ( not that fake arrogant drunken confidence )

I'm excited to create happy memories of special occasions ( that I actually completely remember )

nova84

I am excited about improving my fitness so that I can go for a run (one of many hopefully) on the beach during my next holiday 👙

I am excited about marrying my fiancé, whilst finally feeling at peace with myself 👰

I am excited about exploring possible hobbies and interests...always fancied joining a rock choir...even though I can't sing!!! 🎤

I am excited about taking care of myself 💜

I am excited about discovering all the things life has to offer 🌏

PurpleKnight

Great list Water!!

For me alcohol not robbing of my potential anymore makes me excited as to the possibilities!!