So this is the perfect time to record this episode. And I wanted to start off with a quote. The quote is something I had on my vision board when I was quitting drinking, and I still have it on now. It was something I looked at every day, and it inspired me to keep going. And it says, “You’ll need coffee shops and sunsets and road trips, you’ll need airplanes and passports and new songs and old songs.
- And while these things might sound serious and scary, it’s important to note that it’s one piece of a larger puzzle.
- An essential recovery tool for sidestepping this kind of relapse is avoiding isolation.
- Blind people are more inclined to download a .pdf, and have their screen reader software speak the options.
Physical Challenges of Sobriety
But you don’t need to do that 24/7, and it takes time and distance from that thing, like your bottle of wine, to allow yourself to look around and be open to other things. And if you can’t think of what your interests are, right away, start following someone else’s passion. Take an interest in other people and what they love. My husband wants to drive cross country with my son, going from minor league baseball games to minor league baseball games. In the past, I never would have wanted to give myself assignments. If someone else loves hiking, ask them to take you on a hike.
Sober and Bored – Where to Find Enjoyment
But that’s actually not what you’re doing. You are doing hard emotional and physical work every single minute. And maybe another one, the beautiful thing about sobriety is that you don’t need to know where the path is going to lead. When I was in early sobriety, I was very shaky.
Understanding Boredom in Sobriety
Pursue outdoor activities like kayaking or fishing. I found myself planning little outings when I got sober because I needed to figure out what it meant to have fun again. Depending on where you live, various options are available to you.
Small Acts Of Kindness Like This Can Change Lives
So if you’re interested in learning more about all the details, please go to You can start at any time and I would love to see you in the course. drinking out of boredom And part of the important work is to actually sit with feeling blah for a little while. And to actually be forced to think about things other than drinking that might possibly amuse you, might bring you joy, or occupy your time.