So you decided to stop drinking? I did and these are my years lessons Life and style

I’d classify it more as a tool. Start with going for walks for minutes every day. Pursue outdoor activities like kayaking or fishing. Do you know the vibe you get when you travel to a new place? There is nothing like experiencing a brand-new city or country.

Build a strong support network.

Life without drinking is not smaller. One last point I want to put out there. In drinking, we often let things happen to us, we drink so that our life will be more interesting and exciting.

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We’ve gone walking, hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, kite flying, picnicking, and the list goes on and on. If it involves going outside and working up a sweat – I have done it. This study actually showed that spending time outdoors improves mental health. For myself, boredom and depression go hand in hand. Both exercise and being outdoors are mood lifters so moving my body and soaking up Vitamin D is vital to beating boredom without alcohol.

Solo Sober Activities

Whether it’s at a soup kitchen or animal shelter, volunteering means making a difference in the lives of those who need it most. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to cook, now is the perfect opportunity. Try baking, meal prepping, or any other food-related activities that spark your interest.

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That creates the conditions for cancer to grow. “It’s good to reevaluate your relationship with alcohol,” Weber said. Download my pep talk for a dose of inspiration to keep you on track tonight. I founded The Sober School to show you there’s another way out of your shame that doesn’t involve AA or rehab. Give your living room that accent wall it’s been waiting for or try out a new color palette in your bedroom. Get started with a phone call home or join Ancestry.com to dig deeper.

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We have raspberries and I’ve made jam out of them. And I have to tell you, I am not a crafty person. Before sobriety, I killed literally every container gardener plant of anything that I’d ever grown. I literally killed basil and oregano, which by the way, is very hard to do. While I agree that liquor and beer are totally unnecessary, a single glass of wine with dinner isn’t going to make anyone plastered. I do agree that drinking “culture” has gotten completely out of hand, especially at weddings.

It’s important to think about what you’re consuming on social media. Be deliberative, who you’re looking at, and what you’re watching. I mean, literally, stop following the winery that you’ve been following forever. Now someone said, and I think it’s so true, that the most important thing you can do when you’re not drinking, to avoid boredom and for emotional support, is making connections. And I know it’s hard as grown women, it is difficult to put yourself out there you feel like everyone already has friends. And everyone has history and everyone’s busy.

(Now that’s a depressing thought!) Now, that you’re alert and present you can’t help but notice it. Not only is boredom a really uncomfortable emotion but we almost feel guilty about. We feel bad about being bored because if you compare it to other uncomfortable emotions, let’s say pain or nausea or disgust, we feel like boredom shouldn’t be a problem. If you’re in pain it is only natural to want to relieve or stop the physical pain.

• And that’s a great activity in early sobriety.
• I would say that your number one assignment, after you get out of early sobriety is to find sources of joy and pleasure.
• It’s even harder if your loved ones don’t support your sobriety.
• Let ‘er simmer all day long and enjoy the aromas that come with it.

• It eases muscle tension and induces positive feelings.
• Join a class or DIY your own to set the mood for your next spa night.
• Apologies for the slight tangent, but it’s important to understand that drinking again will do absolutely nothing to relieve your boredom.

If you are thinking about writing a schedule, one of the best ways to do it is in the evening. Write down all the things you have to do the next day, and write down the time for each activity. However, I’m not saying that when you stop drinking, all boredom will instantly be relieved. If you believe these advertisements, alcohol can make you drinking because of boredom come across as a more interesting, fun, and exciting person. That being said, if you are able to start your sober journey with a feeling of happiness, these challenges can be easily overcome. If you have the time, sign on to a longer-term project like helping with this year’s charity bake sale or the big 5K race your city holds yearly.