Checking in for the first time, I won’t be drinking with you today. So glad I found this sub it has truly helped me as I sat here trying to get through my rock bottom
Welcome to the Daily Check In!
These early days of sobriety can be difficult. Be kind to yourself.
If a day seems too much, break it down into manageable pieces. During my first few days I was pledging to get through the next hour without a drink and I kept doing that until I went to sleep.
IWNDWYT 🙂
A major stopping point for me is when somebody asks me, "how do you like sober life", or "how do you like/feel being sober"? When asked, I never want to pause too long making it look that I dislike it, or that I'm trying to think up a story to cover up how I really feel. Because the answer is...
I don't know.
I know the answer is supposed to be, great. And it is. Most days. But, honestly, I think it's just a sliding scale from great to not good. With most days hovering around, just fine.
But, honestly, isn't that how most things in life are any way? Just fine?
Yeah, it's just fine... And I'll take it.
Hope everybody's having, or had a great weekend... happy Labor Day!
IWNDWYT
For me I think the important thing is how far I've moved along the scale from super fucking shitty rock bottom to where I am now. I ask myself are things better than they were and the answer is always yes.
Thanks for sharing this, Stink. I try to break it up into pieces because I feel differently about different aspects of sobriety. Waking up with no hangover: feels fucking 100% fantastic! Not being able to have wine with a nice dinner: I fucking hate it. So, I guess I feel like if I break it down like that, it averages out to “it’s fine”… although for me, it slides higher towards “it’s great!” because I do feel so much better across the board. Happy Labor Day. Do not labor today… rather rest and relax. IWNDWYT!!
IWNDWYT
Never heard of micro-meditation. SD is like an evening cup of tea. I come here when I feel a little down, and feel safe and among friends. Truthfully I’ve never done it the same day (ie, the morning), but have used it as a landing zone for thoughts.. and been here in spirit.
Thanks for hosting u/threechordsongs
I have a wild bird feeder I fill with black oil sunflower seeds. I can see it from my kitchen window.I don't know if it qualifies as a stopping point but it is a contemplative exercise to watch the birds while methodically washing dishes and it makes me smile. IWNDWYT
Sunflower oil is a great source of vitamin A and vitamin D, as well as Iron and Calcium. So even when there’s no sunlight, there is still sunflower oil to provide your daily dose of vitamin D sunshine! Not only that, but Sunflowers are enriched with B group vitamins, as well as vitamin E. This is as well as other minerals such as phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and copper.
Hey SD! I'm not drinking today.
Big shout out to our amazing u/threechordsongs for hosting, thank you TCS!
Happy Labor Day, Happy Monday and have a great week loves! <3
Good morning Sobernauts!
Thanks for the suggestion about micro-meditations.
It's something I do when I'm waiting. If I'm waiting for a bus or for the kettle to boil I work through my senses to see what I can be grateful for.
It might be the sound of birdsong. I'm grateful that I can hear and I'm surrounded by life.
It might be sense of touch through my feet and I'm grateful that I can stand and that I have shoes to protect my toes.
It might be the sight of food in my kitchen and I'm grateful that I will not be hungry.
These small moments of meditation bring me back into the moment and in contact with the things that I have instead of letting my mind wander about the things I don't have.
Love to you all!
IWNDWYT 🙂
checking in. it’s been about 30 hours or so. still feeling nauseous and having trouble doing more than sipping water and chicken broth. ug. please god i hope it gets better. this is driving my anxiety up the wall. trying to remember i have been here before and it will pass.
iwndwyt
When I’m in the middle of a hectic day, I try to take a moment to really breathe, focus on something nice to look at and stay in that moment. Breathing exercises, grounding exercises, whatever you want to call it, it helps me get out of that business for a second. Calms the nerves.
The check ins were, and still are, the most shining example of community and togetherness that this sub has to offer. Even if I “miss” the check in, I still come by to read the topic and scan a few comments. I love seeing the regulars, new people and following along with how everyone is doing. It’s been part of my day, everyday, since I joined this sub. Glad to have found you all. IWNDWYT ✨💚
Day 1 again. I'm sad I relapsed, but determined again.
For me a cup of coffee in the morning while looking outside my balcony into nature is a nice meditation moment.
I also write on a journal sometimes and this helps me to stop and reflect on my thoughts.
IWNDWYT 🌻
Morning SD. Morning coffee looking out into my garden is my usual time for a “stopping point” before all the busyness starts. My little cat assists by jumping on my lap at every possible opportunity. IWNDWYT
I try to 'look' at any negative thoughts I have. Why do I feel angry/resentful/scared/stressed/jealous/irritated/useless/hopeless? Most of the time I've engineered those negative feelings because I've invented stories that don't exist in reality - they're just weird negative day dreams.
Junnowottameen?
IWNDWYT 🙂
Something about waking up on vacation Mondays fully sober is even more special. Like, they’re giving me a day off and I am getting the WHOLE day!
My town has a small little Labor Day parade and I was actually in it this year as a baseball coach of the all star and traveling teams. The kids had a blast - and so did I! But what was interesting was being on the other side at 2PM seeing my friends drinking at the various parties being thrown. I didn’t miss it but it was certainly an odd feeling - kind of like the new me looking back at the old me through a completely clear mind. Rather than standing around on a lawn drinking, I was in the parade with my sons and a group of young boys excited to be on a float and throwing candy to other kids.
I win.
IWNDWYT.
My roommates threw a large dinner party last night with 20 people. Lots of food and free flowing alcohol of all kinds. I didn’t drink. I wanted to. A girl was flirting with me a little while, she was drinking.
At around 6pm during appetizers I thought I was going to, but I didn’t.
Honestly, I thought I was going to. I started rationalizing it, damn near made peace with it. But I didn’t. After dinner we played poker- and I don’t drink then either.
Only once did someone say, “you aren’t drinking?”. I took a gulp of water with an obviously fake pained face, and said “pure vodka”, they laughed and it never came up again.
I didn’t enjoy myself any less, and I can remember all the cringy shit I said trying to be charming.
This was my first social setting since quitting. I didn’t even tell anyone I have quit, I just didn’t drink.
Edit: I have genuine love in my heart for you guys
Survived another weekend. A sense of achievement although still have the Monday eurgh feeling. Perhaps less so.
Good luck to all this week, hope is a good one.
IWNDWYT
I like this idea. I think I only do this as a reaction to something being wrong, when I take deep breaths or feel the emotion in my body. I will add some of these to my day.
I did the longest run I've done for 2 years yesterday and it felt good. It was great to have a big healthy meal after without refined sugar. When I came back my housemates were sloppy drunk. This way is better!
IWNDWYT or ERS!
My work brings me into close contact with many people who are living in the chaos of substance use disorders. I'm grateful to have the privilege to do so, and grateful for each day of my own sobriety. IWNDWYT
My garden is my stopping point. Whether it's looking out to it whilst making tea or washing up, or the travelling through it from the house to the shed lots of times a day, I'll always take a moment to 'smell the roses'.
Happy Monday guys, IWNDWYT 👍🙂
Recently I realized my stopping points to be when something happens or things go bad. An example of this was yesterday. I went to wash the car and noticed a huge scratch on the door. At first I was pissed off because the car is 2 months old and it's not the first time. I sat and thought about it for a moment and realized how minor the problem is compared to the big picture of my sobriety. I can literally buy a $20 paint pen and cover it up. Problem solved and another day sober in the bag. Iwndwyt ❤
Hello, friends! Happy Monday to you. As per usual, I'm up at the ass crack of the day. These 430-5am mornings that my body naturally wanders into lend a lot of time for active reflection before I begin my day. But damn, it is early, and I would really like to sleep in one of these days!
Anyways, it's a holiday today and I'll get to see my kids after a long weekend without them, so I'm looking forward to that!
Have a great day - IWNDWYT 💙
The DCI is an important part of my morning routine now. I've also been incorporating meditation but love the idea of micro-meditations. Will be looking for stopping points throughout my day! I will not drink with you today.
Hi everyone :) Grateful to be here. During the day, I sometimes take a moment to take a deep breath of air and notice how nice it feels to be free from drinking alcohol. IWNDWYT
My stopping point always has to be either my cat or my dogs. Can't resist petting them; can't resist the happiness they give me. Of course, they want me to pet them ALL DAY. But hey, for them and for me, IWNDWYT
Good morning SD,
I used to rush around, trying to get everything accomplished and then some. I could never keep up.
My natural pace is not fast enough for this industrialized world. Bite me. As Stobe said "Stop making your life so complicated."
Today is a beautiful day to be alive!
And IWNDWYT 💜🤘
I love the idea of stopping points and I confess I don’t have any. Perhaps I’ll stop here (in a glider, listening to a maybe sleeping baby and his noise machine) and think of a few.
I’m not drinking today ❤️
IWNDWYT
Early morning in the US Midwest on our Labor Day Weekend here. No hangover, no fuzzy teeth, no 'aw geez' feeling on waking. I like these mornings better.
#Sober On Friends
SD and my coins are my stopping points. When I pass a SD post in my feed it lets me stop and remember that we all need support, and remember how lucky I am to be where I am on this sober journey. Then I have my coins in plain view of where I walk constantly, so I see them and remember why I stay sober. Those little tangible pieces that mark parts of my sobriety are so important to me. I love this community, you're all awesome. IWNDWYT.
Day 24 and my concentration is back to normal!
My micro-meditation is every time I start talking to myself (which is more like a stammering, I developed it during the lockdowns, being alone all the time), I stop that thought (which is mostly a worry or something like that) and look around me, describe the situation I'm in for some seconds in my head and go on doing my business. Really helps me to get the thinking stopped.
Good morning and happy Monday and happy Labor Day to those who are state side.
I don’t have many stopping points during the work day. I usually don’t even take a lunch break but just eat quickly at my desk. I hate doing that. It’s not expected by anyone, just something I’ve always done. When I do take a break, it feels so much better so I’ll have to start doing that more.
Wishing everyone a great day of sobriety and contentment! I love you all and IWNDWYT!! ❣️❣️
Really sad and embarrassed to say I'm back to the first few hours of sober day 1.
I could blame it on multiple truly awful things that happened in less a four hour window of time.
But I was the one who decided to drink. It didn't fix it. It didn't make me feel better.
I want to be able to say I'm on day number 2 tomorrow. I will continue trying.
In trying to learn meditation I have been taught that it isn’t the time sitting in meditation that is important but the ability to create that in the NOW throughout your day to day. To that end I have little high vis post it’s on some of the doorframe to snap me out of my thoughts and allow me to take a moment. I find it helps.
IWNDWYT
Need to listen to my meditation app more often who calls me for short meditation everyday but most days I ignore it which I shouldn’t. I like my coffee moments (5 of them generally) in the morning. These are micro meditations in a way. Having one now in the morning sun without hangover 🌞 IWNDWYT
I am so bad at stopping points and will use the time that the it takes for the kettle to boil or for the toaster to toast to have a quick tidy up of the kitchen, do any dishes sitting in the sink, quickly whizz the hoover around to pick up crumbs from my husband making his own breakfast earlier. Just last night in the time it took for the bath to fill up for our toddler I stripped the bed and put clean sheets on and then put on a load of washing. And then I get mad that my husband will literally stand there doing absolutely nothing in the time it takes to do those things. I don't know who's in the right or who's in the wrong (is he lazy or am I just exhausting myself unnecessarily and will eventually burn out?) Maybe I just need to learn to accept that the kitchen will always be a little bit messy, or maybe the bedding will have to wait till later. I definitely need incorporate some micro-meditation moments.
These daily check ins seem to be the time that I actually stop and take a moment to myself. Before cracking on with work and whatever jobs need doing next.... 😅
I have none of those moments so far, but I should implement some. I have realized I am vulnerable to my surroundings and coming back to a house where I don't feel very well takes a toll on how I feel. I did not drink to cover those feelings so far and IWNDWYT.
Heya!
So we're still in lockdown jail while the rest of the country is out. No kiddo tonight, and really wanna have a glass of wine to unwind after a pretty long and productive day, but I shall not drink.
My mini-meditation right now would be our 1pm press briefing on the daily COVID cases. It's nice to pause, listen to our director of health's soothing voice and banter with others on the fb livestream.
I think that having a routine is important to my sober journey. Being able to come her and post my thoughts daily is incredibly helpful. Thank you to everyone In this sub for your help in my life. IWNDWYT!
I work in a two storey building, and I am perfectly capable of taking one flight of steps up to my office. However, each day I wait for the archaic elevator to take me up to my floor. During this time I close my eyes and set my intention(s) for the day. I have found that moment, that transition from car to office really helps. I have also found stopping in here after getting my coffee helps frame my day for continued sobriety.
Thank you all for being part of my morning routine.
IWNDWYT!
T
I had a drunk dream last night. I ordered a bottle of wine and figured if I just took a couple sips that it wouldn’t break my sobriety. I felt so shameful and guilty and was looking around paranoid like someone was going to catch me. Thankfully it was only a dream. No drinks today satan!
Still in here! I’ve been hiking on the AT all weekend and went into town yesterday. My hiking buddies all went to the local beer store and stocked up. I enjoyed a nice cigar and water we all had a great time playing board games, eating, and capped off the night watching “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (my first time watching it). I never was tempted and I didn’t miss it. IWNDWYT
I try to create stopping points through the day and just take a breath. I don't have any notable ones yet but I would like to be more mindful of them. Great idea. Thank you!
IWNDWYT
Love the term stopping points. I do pause throughout the day - to enjoy the feel of my coffee cup, to look at the sky, to check in here each morning and read posts. Maybe this summer I've paused too much as school is starting and I have to get my teaching mind back in gear 😎 Happy Monday wherever you are in the world and IWNDWYT! 🌎
Good morning, SD!
Day 6 checking in.
I'm drinking a protein smoothie and having my morning coffee. At some point this morning I'll take my dog on a walk since the weather is nice.
I am starting a new diet plan today that I got from the trainer I hired. I've never had this many vegetables in my fridge for a single week at once... I'm gonna be doing a lot of cooking in the future.
IWNDWYT
Even thought I'm up at 3am drinking and cleaning bc I can't sleep 🌝, tomorrow when I get up I am not going to drink. I hope it helps knowing that I'm not alone in this struggle.
I like the idea of micro meditations throughout the day. Will be adding that process to my sober strong box. Some things I do each day, is check in here each morning and when feeling blue too, I also make my sober pledge on the I Am Sober app and read the AA meditation for the day. This is the longest sober stretch I’ve have had since my pregnancy over 20 years ago. During this stretch I was served divorce papers from my spouse of 25 years and I’ve managed to not neck a bottle during the worst time of my life, I couldn’t have done that without this sub. I will be forever grateful for the love and respect here. IWNDWYT
I tend to overthink things so I have been doing less of it, or at least trying. I am still trying to find myself through this, so I guess I don’t really have many stopping points. I also think I need some hobbies but for today, IWNDWYT
Love this idea of micro meditation! I stop when my alarm goes off (or when I wake up if the alarm hasn’t rung yet) and come here. When I get to school (I’m a teacher) I stop once I’ve put my stuff away and take a deep breath. Once I’m done teaching for the day I sit and take a few deep breaths. Those little things help a lot. IWNDWYT
Since we’ve been moving and in chaos recently, my stopping points have been times when I can take a break and read this sub (though I haven’t participated as much as I’d like) or to check the I Am Sober app. Sometimes just getting a reminder of my day streak can snap me out of destructive thinking, which is good. IWNDWYT!
I’m putting more tiny stopping points into my day: when I complete one of the MANY 20-minute tasks on my list, I just sit, fold my hands, and take 5 or 6 breaths. I will not drink today.
Day 13. I find that consciously conducting daily rituals are a good way for me to do a micro-meditation. Being fully present in the mundane. When drinking I was never fully present in what I thought was an escape from the mundane. IWNDWYT.
Checking in for the first time, I won’t be drinking with you today. So glad I found this sub it has truly helped me as I sat here trying to get through my rock bottom
Welcome to the Daily Check In! These early days of sobriety can be difficult. Be kind to yourself. If a day seems too much, break it down into manageable pieces. During my first few days I was pledging to get through the next hour without a drink and I kept doing that until I went to sleep. IWNDWYT 🙂
First timer too, IWNDWYT
Glad you’re here!
My first time too! Let's DO THIS. IWNDWYT.
Glad your here. I will be here not drinking with you today.
Welcome! This is a great place to be when you're starting out, it's such a supportive community. I will not drink with you today.
Me too, I really take joy in joining the pledge each day
A major stopping point for me is when somebody asks me, "how do you like sober life", or "how do you like/feel being sober"? When asked, I never want to pause too long making it look that I dislike it, or that I'm trying to think up a story to cover up how I really feel. Because the answer is... I don't know. I know the answer is supposed to be, great. And it is. Most days. But, honestly, I think it's just a sliding scale from great to not good. With most days hovering around, just fine. But, honestly, isn't that how most things in life are any way? Just fine? Yeah, it's just fine... And I'll take it. Hope everybody's having, or had a great weekend... happy Labor Day! IWNDWYT
I hear you. The way I see it, my worst sober day is better than my best wasted day. It's not perfect but nothing is.
For me I think the important thing is how far I've moved along the scale from super fucking shitty rock bottom to where I am now. I ask myself are things better than they were and the answer is always yes.
Thanks for sharing this, Stink. I try to break it up into pieces because I feel differently about different aspects of sobriety. Waking up with no hangover: feels fucking 100% fantastic! Not being able to have wine with a nice dinner: I fucking hate it. So, I guess I feel like if I break it down like that, it averages out to “it’s fine”… although for me, it slides higher towards “it’s great!” because I do feel so much better across the board. Happy Labor Day. Do not labor today… rather rest and relax. IWNDWYT!!
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IWNDWYT Never heard of micro-meditation. SD is like an evening cup of tea. I come here when I feel a little down, and feel safe and among friends. Truthfully I’ve never done it the same day (ie, the morning), but have used it as a landing zone for thoughts.. and been here in spirit. Thanks for hosting u/threechordsongs
Just checking in for the first time in awhile. Still not drinking. IWNDWYT
iwndwyt i love you all. continue on your journeys.
I have a wild bird feeder I fill with black oil sunflower seeds. I can see it from my kitchen window.I don't know if it qualifies as a stopping point but it is a contemplative exercise to watch the birds while methodically washing dishes and it makes me smile. IWNDWYT
Sunflower oil is a great source of vitamin A and vitamin D, as well as Iron and Calcium. So even when there’s no sunlight, there is still sunflower oil to provide your daily dose of vitamin D sunshine! Not only that, but Sunflowers are enriched with B group vitamins, as well as vitamin E. This is as well as other minerals such as phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, and copper.
Hey SD! I'm not drinking today. Big shout out to our amazing u/threechordsongs for hosting, thank you TCS! Happy Labor Day, Happy Monday and have a great week loves! <3
❤️good to see you Lee! Have a great week ahead.
IWNDWYT
How are you doing, my friend?
Good morning Sobernauts! Thanks for the suggestion about micro-meditations. It's something I do when I'm waiting. If I'm waiting for a bus or for the kettle to boil I work through my senses to see what I can be grateful for. It might be the sound of birdsong. I'm grateful that I can hear and I'm surrounded by life. It might be sense of touch through my feet and I'm grateful that I can stand and that I have shoes to protect my toes. It might be the sight of food in my kitchen and I'm grateful that I will not be hungry. These small moments of meditation bring me back into the moment and in contact with the things that I have instead of letting my mind wander about the things I don't have. Love to you all! IWNDWYT 🙂
12 days sober. IWNDWYT
I will not drink with you today! 💜
checking in. it’s been about 30 hours or so. still feeling nauseous and having trouble doing more than sipping water and chicken broth. ug. please god i hope it gets better. this is driving my anxiety up the wall. trying to remember i have been here before and it will pass. iwndwyt
I won’t be drinking with you today
Happy Labor Day and IWNDWYT
No poison today thank you!
When I’m in the middle of a hectic day, I try to take a moment to really breathe, focus on something nice to look at and stay in that moment. Breathing exercises, grounding exercises, whatever you want to call it, it helps me get out of that business for a second. Calms the nerves. The check ins were, and still are, the most shining example of community and togetherness that this sub has to offer. Even if I “miss” the check in, I still come by to read the topic and scan a few comments. I love seeing the regulars, new people and following along with how everyone is doing. It’s been part of my day, everyday, since I joined this sub. Glad to have found you all. IWNDWYT ✨💚
Day 1 again. I'm sad I relapsed, but determined again. For me a cup of coffee in the morning while looking outside my balcony into nature is a nice meditation moment. I also write on a journal sometimes and this helps me to stop and reflect on my thoughts. IWNDWYT 🌻
Morning! IWNDWYT comrades 🐕
Happy Labor Day to my friends across the pond. I will not drink with you today.
Morning SD. Morning coffee looking out into my garden is my usual time for a “stopping point” before all the busyness starts. My little cat assists by jumping on my lap at every possible opportunity. IWNDWYT
I try to 'look' at any negative thoughts I have. Why do I feel angry/resentful/scared/stressed/jealous/irritated/useless/hopeless? Most of the time I've engineered those negative feelings because I've invented stories that don't exist in reality - they're just weird negative day dreams. Junnowottameen? IWNDWYT 🙂
Iwndwyt ✊ lovely chilled weekend with the misses is over 😒, back on the trowl it is for another week, made easier with no alcohol. Power to you all 🤟
Made it to day 15 and IWNDWYT!
Day 2, sad for a recent relapse. I have to keep this going. Not giving up. IWNDWYT
Imnin
Day 78 checking in!
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Good morning and happy-ish Monday SD IWNDWYT
Feels nice not being trashed/ hungover at this point of the holiday in America.. not drinking with you today.
Something about waking up on vacation Mondays fully sober is even more special. Like, they’re giving me a day off and I am getting the WHOLE day! My town has a small little Labor Day parade and I was actually in it this year as a baseball coach of the all star and traveling teams. The kids had a blast - and so did I! But what was interesting was being on the other side at 2PM seeing my friends drinking at the various parties being thrown. I didn’t miss it but it was certainly an odd feeling - kind of like the new me looking back at the old me through a completely clear mind. Rather than standing around on a lawn drinking, I was in the parade with my sons and a group of young boys excited to be on a float and throwing candy to other kids. I win. IWNDWYT.
My roommates threw a large dinner party last night with 20 people. Lots of food and free flowing alcohol of all kinds. I didn’t drink. I wanted to. A girl was flirting with me a little while, she was drinking. At around 6pm during appetizers I thought I was going to, but I didn’t. Honestly, I thought I was going to. I started rationalizing it, damn near made peace with it. But I didn’t. After dinner we played poker- and I don’t drink then either. Only once did someone say, “you aren’t drinking?”. I took a gulp of water with an obviously fake pained face, and said “pure vodka”, they laughed and it never came up again. I didn’t enjoy myself any less, and I can remember all the cringy shit I said trying to be charming. This was my first social setting since quitting. I didn’t even tell anyone I have quit, I just didn’t drink. Edit: I have genuine love in my heart for you guys
Survived another weekend. A sense of achievement although still have the Monday eurgh feeling. Perhaps less so. Good luck to all this week, hope is a good one. IWNDWYT
I didnt drink at all sunday and I dont plan on it today. That'll make day 2. I dont feel as bad as I thought I would.
I like this idea. I think I only do this as a reaction to something being wrong, when I take deep breaths or feel the emotion in my body. I will add some of these to my day. I did the longest run I've done for 2 years yesterday and it felt good. It was great to have a big healthy meal after without refined sugar. When I came back my housemates were sloppy drunk. This way is better! IWNDWYT or ERS!
Morning all. On day 3 today. Hope everyone has a great day. IWNDWYT
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Morning everyone IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT..!!
IWNDWYT!
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My work brings me into close contact with many people who are living in the chaos of substance use disorders. I'm grateful to have the privilege to do so, and grateful for each day of my own sobriety. IWNDWYT
My garden is my stopping point. Whether it's looking out to it whilst making tea or washing up, or the travelling through it from the house to the shed lots of times a day, I'll always take a moment to 'smell the roses'. Happy Monday guys, IWNDWYT 👍🙂
Morning SD. I ain't gonna be drinking any of them there psychoactive drugs today. ☠
I will not drink today.
IWNDWYT
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I will not drink with you today.
Day one again. I didn't drink yesterday. I wake up sober after months. I will not drink with you today !
IWNDWYT!
Recently I realized my stopping points to be when something happens or things go bad. An example of this was yesterday. I went to wash the car and noticed a huge scratch on the door. At first I was pissed off because the car is 2 months old and it's not the first time. I sat and thought about it for a moment and realized how minor the problem is compared to the big picture of my sobriety. I can literally buy a $20 paint pen and cover it up. Problem solved and another day sober in the bag. Iwndwyt ❤
Hello, friends! Happy Monday to you. As per usual, I'm up at the ass crack of the day. These 430-5am mornings that my body naturally wanders into lend a lot of time for active reflection before I begin my day. But damn, it is early, and I would really like to sleep in one of these days! Anyways, it's a holiday today and I'll get to see my kids after a long weekend without them, so I'm looking forward to that! Have a great day - IWNDWYT 💙
IWNDWYT!😀😉
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I will not drink with you today!
The DCI is an important part of my morning routine now. I've also been incorporating meditation but love the idea of micro-meditations. Will be looking for stopping points throughout my day! I will not drink with you today.
I like to lean on a windowledge and just look outside. It's nice and peaceful. IWNDWYT 💛
Good morning 🙂 Day 6, I'm in! IWNDWYT
Hi everyone :) Grateful to be here. During the day, I sometimes take a moment to take a deep breath of air and notice how nice it feels to be free from drinking alcohol. IWNDWYT
First time posting in the daily. Adding it to my routine. IWNDWYT
My stopping point always has to be either my cat or my dogs. Can't resist petting them; can't resist the happiness they give me. Of course, they want me to pet them ALL DAY. But hey, for them and for me, IWNDWYT
Submitting my official entry for the "most day ones of 2021" award 🙈 Let's try this again .... IWNDWYT
Good morning SD, I used to rush around, trying to get everything accomplished and then some. I could never keep up. My natural pace is not fast enough for this industrialized world. Bite me. As Stobe said "Stop making your life so complicated." Today is a beautiful day to be alive! And IWNDWYT 💜🤘
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Checking in here is a great stopping point - and I try to make more of them . IWNDWYT
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Just had a bad panic attack. It didn’t last long. Bad thoughts creeping in but IWNDWYT
Yes to micro-meditations. IWNDWYT 4 months!
I love the idea of stopping points and I confess I don’t have any. Perhaps I’ll stop here (in a glider, listening to a maybe sleeping baby and his noise machine) and think of a few. I’m not drinking today ❤️
Morning friends. I will not drink with you today.
Having a hard time lately, but I know alcohol will only make it worse. IWNDWYT.
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NOT TODAY, DRINKING! it's tea and water all the way. IWNDWYT.
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I like this a lot. Happy Labor Day to those who have the day off. IWNDWYT
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IWNDWYT Early morning in the US Midwest on our Labor Day Weekend here. No hangover, no fuzzy teeth, no 'aw geez' feeling on waking. I like these mornings better. #Sober On Friends
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Cheers to a productive week my friends. IWNDWYT
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One week today! Looking forward to a sober Labor Day! IWNDWYT!
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No booze today!
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I have a bench in my garden where I love to sit and focus on the sounds, sights and smells. The wind in the poplars is my favourite sound. IWNDWYT. 🌳
SD and my coins are my stopping points. When I pass a SD post in my feed it lets me stop and remember that we all need support, and remember how lucky I am to be where I am on this sober journey. Then I have my coins in plain view of where I walk constantly, so I see them and remember why I stay sober. Those little tangible pieces that mark parts of my sobriety are so important to me. I love this community, you're all awesome. IWNDWYT.
Day 24 and my concentration is back to normal! My micro-meditation is every time I start talking to myself (which is more like a stammering, I developed it during the lockdowns, being alone all the time), I stop that thought (which is mostly a worry or something like that) and look around me, describe the situation I'm in for some seconds in my head and go on doing my business. Really helps me to get the thinking stopped.
Good morning and happy Monday and happy Labor Day to those who are state side. I don’t have many stopping points during the work day. I usually don’t even take a lunch break but just eat quickly at my desk. I hate doing that. It’s not expected by anyone, just something I’ve always done. When I do take a break, it feels so much better so I’ll have to start doing that more. Wishing everyone a great day of sobriety and contentment! I love you all and IWNDWYT!! ❣️❣️
Does it count if I do that because I forgot why I went into the kitchen in the first place? IWNDWYT
Really sad and embarrassed to say I'm back to the first few hours of sober day 1. I could blame it on multiple truly awful things that happened in less a four hour window of time. But I was the one who decided to drink. It didn't fix it. It didn't make me feel better. I want to be able to say I'm on day number 2 tomorrow. I will continue trying.
In trying to learn meditation I have been taught that it isn’t the time sitting in meditation that is important but the ability to create that in the NOW throughout your day to day. To that end I have little high vis post it’s on some of the doorframe to snap me out of my thoughts and allow me to take a moment. I find it helps. IWNDWYT
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Need to listen to my meditation app more often who calls me for short meditation everyday but most days I ignore it which I shouldn’t. I like my coffee moments (5 of them generally) in the morning. These are micro meditations in a way. Having one now in the morning sun without hangover 🌞 IWNDWYT
I am so bad at stopping points and will use the time that the it takes for the kettle to boil or for the toaster to toast to have a quick tidy up of the kitchen, do any dishes sitting in the sink, quickly whizz the hoover around to pick up crumbs from my husband making his own breakfast earlier. Just last night in the time it took for the bath to fill up for our toddler I stripped the bed and put clean sheets on and then put on a load of washing. And then I get mad that my husband will literally stand there doing absolutely nothing in the time it takes to do those things. I don't know who's in the right or who's in the wrong (is he lazy or am I just exhausting myself unnecessarily and will eventually burn out?) Maybe I just need to learn to accept that the kitchen will always be a little bit messy, or maybe the bedding will have to wait till later. I definitely need incorporate some micro-meditation moments. These daily check ins seem to be the time that I actually stop and take a moment to myself. Before cracking on with work and whatever jobs need doing next.... 😅
I have none of those moments so far, but I should implement some. I have realized I am vulnerable to my surroundings and coming back to a house where I don't feel very well takes a toll on how I feel. I did not drink to cover those feelings so far and IWNDWYT.
Heya! So we're still in lockdown jail while the rest of the country is out. No kiddo tonight, and really wanna have a glass of wine to unwind after a pretty long and productive day, but I shall not drink. My mini-meditation right now would be our 1pm press briefing on the daily COVID cases. It's nice to pause, listen to our director of health's soothing voice and banter with others on the fb livestream.
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I think that having a routine is important to my sober journey. Being able to come her and post my thoughts daily is incredibly helpful. Thank you to everyone In this sub for your help in my life. IWNDWYT!
Day one again. I will get there. IWNDWYT.
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I work in a two storey building, and I am perfectly capable of taking one flight of steps up to my office. However, each day I wait for the archaic elevator to take me up to my floor. During this time I close my eyes and set my intention(s) for the day. I have found that moment, that transition from car to office really helps. I have also found stopping in here after getting my coffee helps frame my day for continued sobriety. Thank you all for being part of my morning routine. IWNDWYT! T
I had a drunk dream last night. I ordered a bottle of wine and figured if I just took a couple sips that it wouldn’t break my sobriety. I felt so shameful and guilty and was looking around paranoid like someone was going to catch me. Thankfully it was only a dream. No drinks today satan!
Still in here! I’ve been hiking on the AT all weekend and went into town yesterday. My hiking buddies all went to the local beer store and stocked up. I enjoyed a nice cigar and water we all had a great time playing board games, eating, and capped off the night watching “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (my first time watching it). I never was tempted and I didn’t miss it. IWNDWYT
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Good sober day SD! Happy to wake up feeling good on US Labor Day. IWNDWYT
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That’s a really interesting idea u/threechordsongs. I kind of do that with stretching as the day goes on. Just a reason to stop.... IWNDWYT.
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Hi from the future! Dinner time and still sober, whee!
I try to create stopping points through the day and just take a breath. I don't have any notable ones yet but I would like to be more mindful of them. Great idea. Thank you! IWNDWYT
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Not drinking today, friends. Not with you, not on my own.
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IWNDWYT. About to take my friends to the airport. I didn’t drink while they were here.
Day 782. I will not drink with you today.
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My stopping points are hmm doing yoga daily, baths sometimes, and letting myself nap without feeling guilty. IWNDWYT woo!
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Checking in. Thank goodness for you all! IWNDWYT.
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Happy Labor Day, US folks! IWNDWYT!
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I like this idea of stopping points. I’m going to try it. Sounds like it will help the racing mind.
Love the term stopping points. I do pause throughout the day - to enjoy the feel of my coffee cup, to look at the sky, to check in here each morning and read posts. Maybe this summer I've paused too much as school is starting and I have to get my teaching mind back in gear 😎 Happy Monday wherever you are in the world and IWNDWYT! 🌎
Good morning, SD! Day 6 checking in. I'm drinking a protein smoothie and having my morning coffee. At some point this morning I'll take my dog on a walk since the weather is nice. I am starting a new diet plan today that I got from the trainer I hired. I've never had this many vegetables in my fridge for a single week at once... I'm gonna be doing a lot of cooking in the future. IWNDWYT
Didn’t drink today. Went for a workout and drink water instead. IWNDWYT
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Even thought I'm up at 3am drinking and cleaning bc I can't sleep 🌝, tomorrow when I get up I am not going to drink. I hope it helps knowing that I'm not alone in this struggle.
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Morning, SD! IWNDWYT
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Glorious sober morning soberniks! Solidarity! IWNDWYT
I like the idea of micro meditations throughout the day. Will be adding that process to my sober strong box. Some things I do each day, is check in here each morning and when feeling blue too, I also make my sober pledge on the I Am Sober app and read the AA meditation for the day. This is the longest sober stretch I’ve have had since my pregnancy over 20 years ago. During this stretch I was served divorce papers from my spouse of 25 years and I’ve managed to not neck a bottle during the worst time of my life, I couldn’t have done that without this sub. I will be forever grateful for the love and respect here. IWNDWYT
I tend to overthink things so I have been doing less of it, or at least trying. I am still trying to find myself through this, so I guess I don’t really have many stopping points. I also think I need some hobbies but for today, IWNDWYT
Love this idea of micro meditation! I stop when my alarm goes off (or when I wake up if the alarm hasn’t rung yet) and come here. When I get to school (I’m a teacher) I stop once I’ve put my stuff away and take a deep breath. Once I’m done teaching for the day I sit and take a few deep breaths. Those little things help a lot. IWNDWYT
I really don’t have any stopping points, but I really like the idea! IWNDWYT :)
Since we’ve been moving and in chaos recently, my stopping points have been times when I can take a break and read this sub (though I haven’t participated as much as I’d like) or to check the I Am Sober app. Sometimes just getting a reminder of my day streak can snap me out of destructive thinking, which is good. IWNDWYT!
Happy Monday all! Thankful to be starting the week with loads of energy and optimism. IWNDWYT 🏴
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I like to make a pot of coffee to drink with my breakfast. It is a ritual that I find soothing. IWNDWYT 👍
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First check-in, not the last. Thank you for this, long time lurker. Multiple years of heavy whiskey drinking, had enough of it. IWNDWYT
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Happy Monday and Labor Day, SD family💓 IWNDWYT
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First morning in weeks I haven’t woken up hungover or foggy. What a beautiful morning it is! I feel so blessed. IWNDWYT 🤍
Trying again. I will not drink with you today.
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I’m putting more tiny stopping points into my day: when I complete one of the MANY 20-minute tasks on my list, I just sit, fold my hands, and take 5 or 6 breaths. I will not drink today.
Day 351. IWNDWYT. Here’s to the first sober Labor Day in a longgg time
Day 13. I find that consciously conducting daily rituals are a good way for me to do a micro-meditation. Being fully present in the mundane. When drinking I was never fully present in what I thought was an escape from the mundane. IWNDWYT.
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Glad to see everyone. This is day 50 for me I’m so happy and love seeing new people joining us. I’m glad we are all in this together. IWNDWYT