74 days and need a plan
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74 days and need a plan
There are more days that I don't think about drinking than days that I do think about it. My mind and body feel so much better most of the time. I've been so busy lately getting ready to move. I also temporarily have a 45 minute each way commute which is taking up time during the week.
This brings me to my planning and dealing with life sober issues. It is very possible that being so busy right now is what is occupying me so that I don't really think about drinking. I am going to put a plan in place so that once I'm moved and 10 minutes from work that I won't fall into the temptation of drinking when I'm no longer busy all the time. My new sober life is so much better and I do NOT want to go back.
At this point I don't know what plan will go into place, but any suggestions are welcome.
This brings me to my planning and dealing with life sober issues. It is very possible that being so busy right now is what is occupying me so that I don't really think about drinking. I am going to put a plan in place so that once I'm moved and 10 minutes from work that I won't fall into the temptation of drinking when I'm no longer busy all the time. My new sober life is so much better and I do NOT want to go back.
At this point I don't know what plan will go into place, but any suggestions are welcome.
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My go-to after work is a health club. I belong to the I Y which is close and cheaper than other clubs .That's good for at least an hour. And who wants to drink after getting healthy.
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Originally Posted by Sinderos 
There are more days that I don't think about drinking than days that I do think about it. My mind and body feel so much better most of the time. I've been so busy lately getting ready to move. I also temporarily have a 45 minute each way commute which is taking up time during the week.
This brings me to my planning and dealing with life sober issues. It is very possible that being so busy right now is what is occupying me so that I don't really think about drinking. I am going to put a plan in place so that once I'm moved and 10 minutes from work that I won't fall into the temptation of drinking when I'm no longer busy all the time. My new sober life is so much better and I do NOT want to go back.
At this point I don't know what plan will go into place, but any suggestions are welcome.
This brings me to my planning and dealing with life sober issues. It is very possible that being so busy right now is what is occupying me so that I don't really think about drinking. I am going to put a plan in place so that once I'm moved and 10 minutes from work that I won't fall into the temptation of drinking when I'm no longer busy all the time. My new sober life is so much better and I do NOT want to go back.
At this point I don't know what plan will go into place, but any suggestions are welcome.
Journal writing
Painting
Running a blog
Go for a walk
Charity work
Learning: a language, chess, dancing, etc.
Working longer hours
That's a start
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Here's a great link to what many of us did when we decided to get sober: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...at-we-did.html
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Sinderos I'm going to Inc some very useful links your doing great on 74 days
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ful-links.html
http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/...ful-links.html
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Some great ideas. Thank you all!!! I've been wanting to work out. Since my pups are now used to being home an extra hour going to the gym right after work would be ideal. Plus there is a reasonably priced one right on my way home (once I get moved).
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On your drives, try listening to AA podcasts of great speakers. They are on you-tube. They're are audio only and perfect for long drives. Very inspiring.
Sandy Beach is a great speaker. (I know... It really is his real name!)
Sandy Beach is a great speaker. (I know... It really is his real name!)
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Cutting right to the chase I think this is a great link for anyone confused about what a recovery plan should be, Sinderos
https://store.samhsa.gov/shin/conten...0/SMA-3720.pdf
https://store.samhsa.gov/shin/conten...0/SMA-3720.pdf
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