My new Monday routine
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My new Monday routine
One big realization I've had this last month sober is that I drink to reward and I drink to numb (among other things). Mondays, I come home from work often wanting to drink in order to do both. The day is always a bear, with a lot of back to back meetings with a lot of difficult people. And it is an especially long day too.
Since alcohol is no longer a treat for me at the end of the day (and really, it was more of a trick than a treat) I have to think of other ways to get myself through the day and treat myself along the way.
So, my new routine:
1. Every Sunday I'm going to take money I would have spent on alcohol and instead buy myself a bouquet of flowers to take into the office. I'm looking at the ones I bought today and they are already making me smile.
2. I will stop at my favorite coffee shop on the way into work, and buy myself a nice, fancy coffee.
3. I will take the time the night before to pack myself an especially yummy lunch, and tuck an extra treat in there. I will set out my clothes, pack my bag, and do whatever I can the night before to ensure I'm not rushing around Monday morning.
4. I will acknowledge that given all the meetings I have on Mondays, I probably can't get much other work done--and that is okay. I deserve to take my 45 minute respite between meetings as a true break and not try to cram a bunch of work into it.
5. I will put something in the crockpot tonight for dinner tomorrow so I don't have to think about cooking when I get home.
6. If I just want to go to bed early and read, vs. doing laundry or some other task on Monday when I get home, that is okay. It's Monday, and I deserve to relax!
Any other ideas welcome!
Since alcohol is no longer a treat for me at the end of the day (and really, it was more of a trick than a treat) I have to think of other ways to get myself through the day and treat myself along the way.
So, my new routine:
1. Every Sunday I'm going to take money I would have spent on alcohol and instead buy myself a bouquet of flowers to take into the office. I'm looking at the ones I bought today and they are already making me smile.
2. I will stop at my favorite coffee shop on the way into work, and buy myself a nice, fancy coffee.
3. I will take the time the night before to pack myself an especially yummy lunch, and tuck an extra treat in there. I will set out my clothes, pack my bag, and do whatever I can the night before to ensure I'm not rushing around Monday morning.
4. I will acknowledge that given all the meetings I have on Mondays, I probably can't get much other work done--and that is okay. I deserve to take my 45 minute respite between meetings as a true break and not try to cram a bunch of work into it.
5. I will put something in the crockpot tonight for dinner tomorrow so I don't have to think about cooking when I get home.
6. If I just want to go to bed early and read, vs. doing laundry or some other task on Monday when I get home, that is okay. It's Monday, and I deserve to relax!
Any other ideas welcome!
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That sounds absolutely perfect! Come back tomorrow and post about how great it was. 
I also LOVE the Crockpot idea. I used to do that occasionally and it was the best feeling when I came home from work.
I also LOVE the Crockpot idea. I used to do that occasionally and it was the best feeling when I came home from work.
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This is a great idea. It's a great example of doing things differently, as opposed to just stopping drinking. I'm still learning this part so thanks for the inspiration! Have a great Monday. :-)
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