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Betty126 04-24-2016 05:17 PM

Daily Positive Posts
 
I'd like to start a thread that focuses on positive effects of sobriety. Not sweeping changes, like "my life is so much better now." More like, what specific thing happened or did you notice today that made you pause and think, "this is better or even possible only because I am sober"?
Whether you've been sober a day or many years.

I'll start with mine. Today I had the energy to enjoy beautiful sun and a long walk with my dog because I was not hung over like most Sundays in the past. :)

Dee74 04-24-2016 05:34 PM

Great idea Betty :)

I'm able to plan for my music day tomorrow - there would probably be no music day if I was drinking.

D

least 04-24-2016 05:43 PM

I take good care of my dogs and cats now. We don't miss walks or meals cause I'm too drunk or sick. They get the love and care they need and deserve. :)

determined99 04-24-2016 05:43 PM

Just went to a fun kids event on a late Sunday afternoon. Then to dinner and ice cream. Completely present and laughing with my kid on a Sunday night. Priceless.

Anna 04-24-2016 06:10 PM

The weather is warming up a bit here and I walked for about two hours this afternoon. I sure didn't have any energy for that when I was drinking.

Delfin 04-24-2016 06:59 PM

My home looks so much better cause since I quit I have the energy to clean, organize and decorate more. I'm feeling house proud. :)

Delfin

immri 04-24-2016 07:06 PM

Love this. I just took my dog for a long walk on the beach without feeling ill/hungover or sneaking into the pub.

entropy1964 04-24-2016 07:12 PM

I had a wonderful hot yoga practice. Then I spent 3 hours planting a flower garden. It's beautiful. I haven't spent much time in my yard since my husband died. It feels good to care again.

Trees39 04-24-2016 07:38 PM

I feel good after a shower, instead of wet and still sick and sweaty.

lovetolisten 04-24-2016 07:42 PM

Even if you sleep in and spend time doing the boring stuff (cleaning, grocery shopping, etc.), the weekends feel so LONG! I feel refreshed on Sunday nights, rather than anxious, depressed, exhausted and wondering where my weekend went :(

Betty126 04-24-2016 07:47 PM

These are great! Thanks everyone. Staying focused on the positives is such a motivator for me. Hope to keep this going :)

bigguyslimm 04-24-2016 07:55 PM

I got up and walked 2 miles to work today. I put in my 8 hours, and enjoyed my time at work. I had good conversations with co-workers. Then I got home and had dinner with my son and girlfriend. Now I'm on here reading and chatting with all the wonderful people. :thanks

Trees39 04-24-2016 08:01 PM

I'm present the whole day. Good bits, annoying bits, feel like I'm living instead of checking out

JimmyJam 04-24-2016 08:03 PM

Pulled out some old dying bushes and planted some colorful plants today. Way more productive when I am not holding a beer all day long.

Soberwolf 04-24-2016 10:52 PM

We were nurturing our new plants yesterday cooked a lovely lamb roast and we almost have the floor money saved up (were doing the floors in our house)

ALinNS 04-25-2016 02:02 AM

I was able to commit to a plan with a friend and actually come through and have a great time vs locking myself in the house and drinking.

Andrew

RedAndy 04-25-2016 02:40 AM

a great but somewhat quiet weekend, that's fine by me though and how I now enjoy it, productive none the less and plenty of fun with my wife and daughter but also quite relaxing too - find I'm helping out much more and doing more than my fair share instead of shirking - new found interest in gardening - oh and all this with a smile on my face.

yinzer 04-25-2016 06:38 AM

I woke up at 2am and did the old "uh oh, how much did I drink and how am I going to feel in a few hours" and then realized I haven't had a drink since early March. I forgot what that was like and it was GOOD when reality hit me.

FreeOwl 04-25-2016 06:48 AM

Last night I had friends over for dinner.... They each had a few beers and I have a pretty good notion they'd also had a bit of marijuana... or something.

It was nice to hang with them and catch up. I hadn't seen them in some time and just chilling out in our own space with visitors was a good time.

Yet I was able to observe behaviors - repeating things, not really 'getting' pieces of the conversation, interpreting things oddly - that reminded me how nice it really is to just enjoy life and to interact with life around me with a clear head and conscience.

MissPerfumado 04-25-2016 06:51 AM

Thank you for this lovely idea. I woke extra early this morning to meet friends for a special event that took place at dawn, followed by breakfast with them where we shared jovial conversation and company. I was sober, fully present and grateful to greet the day in this meaningful way.


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