Thought I'd start another thread since the gratitude and why I won't drink thread are so popular. I have found both those threads fantastic. Times when I've craved a drink I've gone and read back through 5-6 pages of those threads and felt better at the end of it.
So my new one is for us alkies who are way too good at always seeing the negative in ourselves. Lets look at the positives we bring to life.
The positive things I did today was come to work and be a productive member of society.
I also ate a healthy breakfast.
I dressed well, did my hair and makeup so I present a pleasant appearance.
(when I was drinking I couldn't manage to do that most days)
Idgie
Positives?
Worked very hard. Helped my Mom make all the return calls on how my dad is doing.
Gave myself a pass on screwing up my diet. Taking the weekend off and will go back to my diet Monday.
Mentally not worth fighting.
Have cut my serequel in half from 200-100. This is the third night. trying as my doctor wants me off it or a lower dose. Its a bad W/D for me.so guess making it 2 nights is a positive.
Good subject
Good night--Jeff
Worked very hard. Helped my Mom make all the return calls on how my dad is doing.
Gave myself a pass on screwing up my diet. Taking the weekend off and will go back to my diet Monday.
Mentally not worth fighting.
Have cut my serequel in half from 200-100. This is the third night. trying as my doctor wants me off it or a lower dose. Its a bad W/D for me.so guess making it 2 nights is a positive.
Good subject
Good night--Jeff
sounds like you are doing well Jeff.
I'm going to add something to my entry.
Things to improve on tomorrow:
getting some exercise
patience
I'm going to add something to my entry.
Things to improve on tomorrow:
getting some exercise
patience
I was somewhat active today. I raked up the leaves from last fall, put a new spark plug in my chainsaw and drove out to my ultra lite and checked on it. Soon the snow will have melted off the field so that I can fly it again.
Now that I'm getting my energy back somewhat, its important for me to stay active at something. I need to fill the time I used to spend drinking with something else.
Bye for now... Cookster
Now that I'm getting my energy back somewhat, its important for me to stay active at something. I need to fill the time I used to spend drinking with something else.
Bye for now... Cookster
I am taking care of myself today & tonight and made some good choices, that's very positive for me right now!
I didn't drink today & went to my first group therapy @ re-hab today. I also ate healthy today.
I did two positive things I washed my dog trimmed him up and then the next day I took him on a little outing... which he loved... I also have been sober 6 days...
Izzy
Izzy
Let's see?????
What have I done positive today??? HUMMMMM?????
Well I woke up sober so that is a huge positive.
I cleaned my refrigerator and freezer out which I have been putting off for a very long time.
I am getting ready to go golfing so that will be fun. Good sober clean fun!~
I will write more after the day progresses.
What have I done positive today??? HUMMMMM?????
Well I woke up sober so that is a huge positive.
I cleaned my refrigerator and freezer out which I have been putting off for a very long time.
I am getting ready to go golfing so that will be fun. Good sober clean fun!~
I will write more after the day progresses.
I woke up sober & again made a decision to be sober for today. I swept,mopped,vacumned the house even though I didn't feel up to it I did it anyway. Day 4 again feeling a little less fatigued & dry drunk. Tomorrow I go to my second counseling session & perhaps I can muster the strength to clean the bathrms. this wk. Chris
Izzy - soooo proud of yu!!!! And hey - if you are shy to put a pic of yourself on the pic thread - post one of your freshly washed and groomed pooch!!!!
Positive thing I did today - hmmmm - jumped in and helped out at work at very short notice and didn't complain about it either and was friendly and helpful all day to trainees (not too of my strong suits!!)
Positive thing I did today - hmmmm - jumped in and helped out at work at very short notice and didn't complain about it either and was friendly and helpful all day to trainees (not too of my strong suits!!)
I took our dog for a walk in the rain. Helps me & our dog to feel refreshed. I fixed my hair & put on my makeup. I'm going to my second group @ rehab with an open mind.
I prayed to God first thing this morning and I started my day being open & willing...
I listened to the radio loud and sang along in rush hour traffic this morning...
I treated myself to Chinese food for lunch
I will be kind and tolerent of myself & others today
I can see the miracles again and I will stay in today & enjoy today....
I listened to the radio loud and sang along in rush hour traffic this morning...
I treated myself to Chinese food for lunch
I will be kind and tolerent of myself & others today
I can see the miracles again and I will stay in today & enjoy today....
positive thing I did yesterday - was took my 3rd step with my sponsor.
today - really saw the beauty all around me.
today - really saw the beauty all around me.
Positive thing i did today was get my butt back posting on the boards
Light and love zac
Light and love zac
And it's great to see you posting Zac!!!!! xoxo
Positive things I did for me
Held my hand out & share with others struggling
Accepted a compliment
Thanked God for helping me stay clean & sober another day
Treated myself to flavored coffee this morning
Positive things I did for me
Held my hand out & share with others struggling
Accepted a compliment
Thanked God for helping me stay clean & sober another day
Treated myself to flavored coffee this morning
I made myself eat a little breakfast even though I have very little appetite, & tummy feels squimish. Took our chocolate lab for a walk this am even though I physically don't feel so hot.Training from being a parent for many yrs. Working on transfering that training & applying it to me now. Did my homewk from rehab. Looked in the mirror & told myself I'm a child of God & I'm beautiful. I prayed for others Thanked God for all my blessings in life! Reminded myself keep it simple today.
did some exercise
cooked and atea a vegetarian dinner
worked on my tapestry instead of vegeing in front of tele
stayed sober.
Zac - good to see you back. How are you hanging in there?
((((((((((Zac)))))))))
cooked and atea a vegetarian dinner
worked on my tapestry instead of vegeing in front of tele
stayed sober.
Zac - good to see you back. How are you hanging in there?
((((((((((Zac)))))))))
I didn't drink today which was quite positive. I went out to dinner with friends and then to a coffehouse to listen to some live music. Both places there were people who know me as an enthusiastic drinker and it was awkward to not drink. I find it quite tempting to think that it would be ok to have a social drink or two... I kept reminding myself that one or two equals six or more... I also kept reminding myself of how good it feels to be sober...
One day at a time.... Cookster
One day at a time.... Cookster
I was able to help our daughter move to her new apt. tonight after rehab. If I was drinking I wouldn't have been able to be of help to her. I made some important calls that I'd been putting off. It is positive for me to hear that even though Cookster felt some temptation to drink while out with friends, he was able to be honest with himself & with the rest of us here on this board. Thankyou for thinking the drink thru to the end. A great tool to put in the recovery tool box.
Today I took all my empties back for a refund, they have been sitting in the closet since my last drink over six months ago. It was kind of weird looking at those cans I used to drink out of.... I also took all my home brewing equipment to the dump.
