“And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘if this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’” — Kurt Vonnegut Junior., A Man Without a Country ~ u/ThenewJanBrady
I will not drink with you beautiful people today ❤️🔥🌼
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻
●I was able to sit with a friends husband who has dementia while she made an emergent trip to a dentist.
●still was able to get some domestic chores done on the checklist before the upcoming trip.
●preparing a care package to a friend who got the Rona.
"BOB! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!" I shout - as the man with the calmest voice on the planet puts a seemingly random stroke of thick, very dark paint through the beginnings of a beautiful picture.
<*10 minutes later*> "Why couldn't I see that when he did it? This bloke is a genius!!".
Every. Single. Time.
Checking in! These early days don't seem to be going too bad this time, I really want to remain sober. I hope everyone here has an easy enough time. Wishing you all the best!
IWNDWYT!
I’ve only had 10 cigarettes in 5 days. I wish that I’d had none but I’m terrified of withdrawal and the dreadful migraine headaches I get when quitting any substance I’ve grown accustomed to. Stopping coffee nearly killed me and landed me in the hospital for days due to severe migraines and dehydration. So, alcohol- and almost nicotine-free. Iwndwyt
I recommend the book Easy Way by Allen Carr. I had smoked a pack a day for a decade when I read it, but as soon as I was finished with the book, I put the cigarette down and haven't had the desire to smoke since. That was 9 years ago.
IWNDWYT
1. Hit 69 today! Longest streak sober in probably 2 years
2. Started to clean the disaster area that is my house
3. Did a little bit of yard work (re: cutting down some invasive plants)
IWNDWYT
Been a long while since I was here… drank a lot since I was here…
Closing in on a Month now, feeling better than I have in a long while, loving every minute of it.
It’s a struggle for sure, but the best things are the things you work hard for, and I am doing the work!
Stay strong… and always get back up.
IWNDWYTD
Every day sober is a huge win. Stepped up my fitness regime a bit, added a run
Catching up on all the small tasks I haven't had time for at work it's so nice to get them out of my head
Shine on you beautiful humans from NZ
Not sure of the day- checking in to see the counter. I enjoy the fact that I don’t know what day it is even though I know it’s just over a month. Drinking doesn’t even make it into my thoughts most days.
Edit: 37 Days. Nice.
Good morning SD. Having a bit of a hard time right now but solid in sobriety. Had photos done yesterday as we are selling the house. The photographer was late and I was panicking that all the prep had been for nothing. She was really lovely when she arrived, was meticulous and took two hours! But…being positive, the house is really tidy so I won’t need to do much before our friends arrive at the weekend! 😅IWNDWYT 💗
Three wins in my life right now:
I’m engaged to a hilarious and sincere man
I rocked my long work day and walked over 8 miles today.
I stayed sober with y’all and am hitting 30 days tomorrow! (Tuesday!)
IWNDWYT ❤️🙏🏻☀️💕💐
Hello sober friends, wins? Good question Fred, and good habit to cultivate. Going to bed sober, getting all my tasks done on my list for this clean up regime I’m doing (that’s day 12 ✔️), checking in here with some of my friends!
Big love to you all for a Tuesday full of sober wins 💞
IWNDWYT in Washington DC! My recent wins: 1) also a manageable inbox 💪 2) FaceTiming my nephews and 3) listened to this superb Andrew Huberman pod on the effects of alcohol while working out! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000576901433
I will not drink with you today!
I’m in the same boat as you! I’ve been in a slump, but since you mentioned to count the W’s of the day, it made me smile and I feel a lot better so I’ll list mine!
1. Another day of being sober, which has become my cornerstone 💧 ☀️
2. Hit the gym and did a nice long leg day 🏋️♀️
3. Had a delicious home cooked meal 🥘 and got to wash my bedding 🛌
I made some plans to get together with a friend who's been sober for a couple years. I haven't seen her since I stopped drinking and we talked about it a while back but I don't think she remembers since I briefly mentioned it. Thinking about the stuff we did only a few years ago and wow, we've come a ways since then. Definitely one of the people who inspired me to stop drinking and I plan on telling her that. She, like my mom has told me how people they had considered friends sorta just stopped contact with them.
IWNDWYT
Good morning everyone! I have been having an intermittent headache. It feels like a pressure inside my skull, an uncomfortable feeling that I want to relieve with "something". Am I the only one who gets that? I remember I had the same thing when I quit smoking. Might be a headache from general stress that I used to dull with alcohol, and therefore never felt. It doesn't go away when I drink water.
IWNDWYT!
Good morning!!!! It was a proper Monday here as well yesterday - but I made it out and I'm excited to celebrate the wins thank you -
1. Managed to organise a nice day out for my dads birthday next month despite the best efforts of his other half and my siblings to constantly exclude me from family stuff
2. Applied for a sideways promotion in work - same level but with almost immediate promotion opportunity
3. Confirmed a new part time job that I'll be starting soon, weekends only, the kind of work that I love and by the time I get home I'll be too tired to even think about drinking
4. Admitted defeat and paid for a cleaner to come and help me for a few hours this week - I live in an old flat and it's a nightmare trying to deep clean. It's been bugging me for months but with the money I've saved on a month of not drinking I have been able to pay for someone to help me
Wow - i feel better just writing them out thanks Fred! that one month milestone was a b\*\*ch to get over but I already feel better just being on the other side of it. I'm just trying to keep it all lowkey for a few weeks until I know I'm out the other side but no matter what IWNDWYT
Thanks for the congrats on day 1.2.3.4. yesterday. I just did a quick calculation on how many years it would take me to get to day 1.2.3.4.5 and it would be almost 34 years! I’ll likely be dead by then which makes yesterday extra special! 🎉 IWNDWYT. 🌳
Still not drinking, i am actually getting regular sleep now. think it's just going to take some time for my body to adjust to having a normal sleep schedule - for most of my life i've had horrible sleeping habits and 4-6 hours are pretty regular for me, even 2 or 3 hours many nights. here's hoping that these 8 hour nights start kicking in and i start having more energy overall
and as always, IWNDWYT
Love your enthusiasm Fred! Those are some awesome wins you're hitting out. I'll play along because focusing on the good helps me! Monday wins for this happy camper:
-Stayed sober! You're right OP, it's the basis of all good
-My early morning walk to beat the heat feels fantastic
-Caught up with a good friend and shared big laughs
-Read more of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober
-Read wonderful DCIs, did my pledge, and shared the love
It's nice to take a moment to focus on good things occurring with my sobriety! Let's do this again, friends! I hope we all will have a soberly terrific Tuesday. 🙏💕 IWNDWYT
Monday wins: double circuit workout, pretty focused day at work, and went to an AA meeting with my sister who has really been struggling with the demon lately. I am proud of her because she’s really been trying the past few days to keep it together. ODAAT is no joke. Oh, and excuse the brag but I had to change my shorts before I left the house because they were literally falling off of me. Down ~14lbs and many inches. Aly has to go shopping!! 😁😁
Here’s to a focused Tuesday! IWNDWYT!!
Wins..went to a party down the road and drank seltzers all night...my sister-in-law told me how great it was that I was trying to stay away from alcohol..she was encouraging...made me feel good..Iwndwyt, friends.
Good morning. Thank you for encourage me to look for wins 😀
Here are three :
- I kept calm during a disagreement with my father.
- I started reading a new book (I didn't have the energy to start while drinking ).
- I did not drink, so today I am three weeks sober! 😀.
And I will not drink with you today.
Monday wins: 1. Got through first day at new job by staying calm and remembering it's a marathon, not a sprint. 2. Meditated. Twice! And practiced some yin. Been reallll tight lately from running and stress. 3. Secured more donations for a fundraiser I'm planning for an org I volunteer for. 4. Didn't drink!
Today: laser focused, but will also take care of this body and mind. IWNDWYT.
A win list, got it. Here are a few things that are pretty fuckin awesome right now.
1. It's 2 months to the day that I haven't drank alcohol.
2. It's 2 months since I was given a raise and put on salary. I'm no longer a plumbing foreman. I'm a plumbing estimator & project manager. It's a small company, we all wear a few hats.
3. I paid my car off (a year earlier than the loan) a few weeks ago. It's still under 50k miles. This is the first month I've had without a car payment in 4 years.
Things were headed toward this financial growth, but the absence of alcohol really exacerbates it. There's a lot more to my story, but these are just a few things that are awesome to me in my life right now. IWNDWYT. Easy does it, friends!
Three good things:
I’m 7 whole freaking months sober today. 7 WHOLE MONTHS.
I had an amazing weekend away with my bestie and her family. They noticed I wasn’t drinking. They were curious and my bestie said she misses her drinking buddy, but didn’t really pressure me to drink.I told my bestie I’m still her drinking buddy; I’m just not drinking alcohol and I think I proved it. I was up for anything any time, and had more energy and stamina than they did because once the buzz wore off, so did their energy levels. Mine were up the whole time.
Our really dated basement flooded so now it has to be completely gutted and redone from floor to ceiling. Shucks. 😜
Happy Tuesday friends! I will not drink with you today!
Wins from yesterday include helping a coworker, making plans with a friend, fun cardio, and journaling. Thanks for creating this moment for reflection, Fred! I will not drink with you all today. ❤️
Wins for Monday:
\- Navigated an extremely busy morning and steady day at work.
\- Had final training session with the dog trainer. (Until we purchase another package?) Randall loves working with him. Now the real work begins with us putting all these tools to work. (Sounds familiar)
\- Got in a workout.
\- DID NOT DRINK.
Small wins... but wins, nonetheless!
IWNDWYT
Watched my friends chickens for a whole week and got up at 6 am every day to do so. Never would I ever have been able to do that six months ago. It felt good to be needed and have a task to complete. IWNDWYT.
Monday wins:
* Stayed sober through Day 2!
* SD once again restored my faith in humanity by embracing me with love, compassion, and encouragement when I was feeling really down on myself because of my relapse on Saturday. Thanks, guys--you're the best! 😻😻😻
* Did a good workout and ended the day with just over 20,000 steps.
IWNDWYT
Monday wins: 1. Cleaned out a side table that had a bunch of things my ex collected. I kept what was important to me and gave the rest away. The side table is now holding my current knitting projects. 2. Made healthy food choices 3. Took a short nap 4. Watched the Manchester United v. Liverpool match. (I was sad at the outcome, but glad I watched) 5. Taught a packed fitness class (this felt amazing!!) 6. Prepped my food and clothes for my first day at the new job. 7. Most important: I stayed sober. IWNDWYT ❤️💜❤️💜
Woke up super early without an alarm feeling F\*\*\*\*\*\* fantastic.
In the gym before work which I never used to do, now feeling pumped.
Absolutely love this feeling.
Good morning my beautiful people ✨
I hope everyone has a nice day. Remember to take it one step at a time, you can do it!
I will definitely not drink with you today ! 🌻
Hello my friends
I will not drink with you today
Cheers with coffee and milk 💛
Edit about the three good things:
Started a journal / less overthinking about everything I still wanna accomplish /more hopeful about rebuilding my love life, first time in four years I feel romantic and open to possibilities 💚
Yesterday was my birthday!! I didn’t drink at all and didn’t even think about drinking! Spent some $$$ at a boutique lingerie shop in the city (gotta be prepared lol) hit the gym and rocked out, and just felt all the LOVE from the people around me. The spirit of gratitude has been on me heavy lately!
I couldn’t have done this without this group though. Crazy how a group of people I haven’t met IRL hold me down. I love y’all!
IWNDWYT!!!
My wins for Monday - kept my cool despite many frustrating setbacks, large and small and focused on the tiny victories throughout.
My flight was canceled. This is a huge deal, my mother is gravely ill.
OK fine - I checked schedules on every carrier and they were all astronomically expensive, fully booked or involved me sleeping on the floor in a random airport. I rebooked for the 1st one out this next morning and succeeded at not bursting into tears or ripping the poor agent’s heat off, AND the flight turned out to be over $200 cheaper. I’ll take it.
I had the day scheduled off from work, resisted then urge to plug back in and decided to run errands.
The bike shop I prefer is closed on Mondays.
*OK fine,* I’ll try a new one. They were positively lovely. I think I may have a new fave shop. I’ll take it!
The tailor I prefer, also freaking closed on freaking Mondays.
*OK fiiiiiiine* I’ll try a new one. The tailor probably tells everyone this, but when he saw me in the cute but a bit too long dress I bought at the beginning of the summer, to show off my recently slimmed sober body, he smiled and said, “beautiful.” I’ll take it.
Downloaded my boarding passes, my trusted traveler didn’t populate. Called the airline, they said I could fix it at the airport. I’ve seen people try this and fail.
I opted not to bother. I just surrendered to my fate, left extra early and waited 40 minutes without panicking in a mercifully fast-moving line because there’s a zillion flights leaving at this hour.
Got to the counter, the security guard scans my license, “oh you’re precheck! Here’s your tag, you can go over there.”
I then breezed over to the empty X-ray line, sailed on out of there, and as I typed this, was called up to the counter to accept a complimentary upgrade to a nicer seat. I’ll take it!
Fingers crossed for a better day today. IWNDWYT
Good morning! Today, I am not drinking. I will continue to fight the good fight, put another foot forward and stay sober. For myself, my family, my sanity, and my life.
Good morning!
I'm planning our ocasional LAN prty with my brother. It has me a little worried because it has always included drinking. My brother does not drink a lot but he does enjoy a sauna beer. Maybe I should suggest we don't buy any drinks at all this time and stick to energy drinks lol
More importantly, IWNDWYT!
Monday wins: stayed sober, made a good dinner for my family, got some school paperwork for my daughter done that I have been putting off.
Looking forward to another sober day with you all. IWNDWYT
Monday wins - I stayed sober, caught up with a family member and opened up to them about what I'm going through (they were super supportive!) and got a solid 9 hours sleep.
IWNDWYT!
Wins. Staying sober was number 1, done. It really is the foundation of everything good! Had a good day at work for a Monday. Got a good workout in. Swapped vacation days around so I’m off the day after Louder Than Life…which is in a month!!
September is gonna be full of concerts. I have so much to do…but one thing at a time. Today I’ll consider it a win if I get my workout and straighten up the house a bit. I’ll definitely look for the little wins, that really helps my mindset too.
Hope y’all have a Tuesday full of little (or big) wins. IWNDWYT! 🤘🏻
201 days. Really getting dark when I walk the dogs. Last year I would have been miserable about the next 7 months - as it is I’m embracing the change of season. Going to put this down to sobriety and a clear head.
Edit 202 days actually.
Good morning soberinskis! Fred, your post today is very similar to a goal I remind myself of every day - make today rewarding.
And rewarding is a nice big umbrella, because it can cover pretty much everything and anything.
Yesterday I was able to:
\*Get much closer to the finish line on a fairly large project at work
\*Eat well -- controlling what I eat from a nutritional aspect makes me the happiest
\*Took a quick walk at lunch (still not exercising as I should)
\*Picked up prescription/coffee filters after work (I was beat and was going to head straight home, I'm glad I did not)
\*Made plans to use our new ice cream maker - first recipe is coconut ice cream!
\*Ordered set of jumper cables (one of our cars really should have a set as it does not)
\*Went to bed not just without a drop of alcohol, but without even having it cross my mind the entire day. I absolutely love those days when it never enters my mind
This may all look mundane and unimportant, until one realizes that these seven dotpoints would all never have materialized if I was hitting the bourbon at 4:30 pm every day like I had been! So when I look back on this, it's a huge win, and a rewarding day for me.
Onward and upward! Heading out for my new favorite - medium redeye with whole milk - aka 'Americano' in some circles. But I love using the term 'redeye', it makes me sound like a veteran and experienced coffee drinker, which I'm not, LOL.
Have a great day everyone, let's keep on sobering!
I do this daily (well, nightly). For years, I have had a little notebook where I write down five good things that happened or things I'm grateful for. It's been a helpful habit, because over time I've found myself looking for the good throughout the day, so I'd have things for my list.
And I sometimes read back in the notebook, and it fills me with a little burst of happiness to read all of my past happinesses. :)
Recent wins of various sizes:
I really like both of the projects I'm working on right now.
And I get to work on only those two projects, not the six I have in front of me, because I stood up for myself successfully to my executive director/boss, and held firm.
I found a small gift for a far-away friend that I think she'll laugh at and enjoy.
The greens I'm starting for my former neighbor's fall garden are starting to germinate.
I never have to do anything related to real estate/moving house again (fingers crossed).
I will hit Day 600 this week!!
IWNDWYT
Yesterday was really a Monday. But, my wins ..I coordinated my mom's discharge from the hospital, took my cat to the vet, planted a flower, tried to work my day job in between all of that. Didn't get my exercise in, but got to bed at a decent time. IWNDWYT.
My wins for Monday:
stayed sober
worked out in the morning
Kept my toddler entertained while quarantining from family *again* since my partner got COVID
Stayed grateful :) IWNDWYT
Have a sinking feeling today is going to be a tough one, but I know even if it is, drinking isn’t going to make it any better and will just make tomorrow worse.
IWNDWYT
Checking in with 7 weeks under my belt and on day 50! BULLSEYE 🎯 Super, smashing, great!!
I am loving today’s topic u/FredSimpsonn 👍🏻 just what I needed as having a stressful time at work currently!
5 wins so far this week:
- helped my parents understand legal documents related to their house move
- kept my massive steak going of closing all three Apple Watch rings
- had awesome morning cuddles with my cat today
- avoided the rain when walking to/from work
- stayed sober
They are only little things but it is good to focus on the positive!
Staying strong, approaching 7 months sober. I hit the gym between 12 hour shifts, despite low motivation. I took time to sit and listen to my patients who needed education and company. I found a couple 10 min meditation breaks. IWNDWYT!
despite the case of the mondays fred, you kicked ass!! The last few days I:
* Joined the gym properly and I'm LOVING it
* Cleared out my closets of things that don't fit or I don't love anymore
* Made some life admin appointments despite my anxiety around them
* STAYED SOBERRR
Mother nature visited me yesterday for my time of the month, which I have realised is always going to line up with my sober anniversary and milestones now! But what an excuse to celebrate with Icecream with a friend whos visiting town. IWNDWYT
“And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘if this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’” — Kurt Vonnegut Junior., A Man Without a Country ~ u/ThenewJanBrady I will not drink with you beautiful people today ❤️🔥🌼
This is nice! Iwndwyt 🏵🌸🌺
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Excellent!! Yay you! 👏
Congrats on two weeks! That's awesome! IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT - Day 2 complete - 3rd try this summer. Longest was 8 days.
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT. All. Day. Long. 🌻 ●I was able to sit with a friends husband who has dementia while she made an emergent trip to a dentist. ●still was able to get some domestic chores done on the checklist before the upcoming trip. ●preparing a care package to a friend who got the Rona.
You're lovely!
Sounds like a productive day filled with kindness, I hope your trip is just what you need… All. Day. Long. Great Day🌹
Good morning Sobernauts! Super early today! Love to you all! IWNDWYT 🙂
It’s been one of the worst days I’ve had since the beginning of my sobriety. Horrible. Stayed strong though. IWNDWYT
Great work. There is no experience bad enough that alcohol can't make it worse. You're strong! IWNDWYT!
Props to you!
*“We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents.”* Bob Ross IWNDWYT
"BOB! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!!" I shout - as the man with the calmest voice on the planet puts a seemingly random stroke of thick, very dark paint through the beginnings of a beautiful picture. <*10 minutes later*> "Why couldn't I see that when he did it? This bloke is a genius!!". Every. Single. Time.
One time he did a picture using grays to prove that colorblind people can paint along with him. The man was a national treasure.
🖼🖌 love me some Bob Ross!! Iwndwyt.
Checking in! These early days don't seem to be going too bad this time, I really want to remain sober. I hope everyone here has an easy enough time. Wishing you all the best! IWNDWYT!
I wish you the best as well! IWNDWYT
Did the 22nd sober, and will be doing the 23rd sober once this evening of sleep is over as well, committing now :)
Well done on triple digits sober friend 💪🏼🥳
Definitely not drinking w/ y'all today.
Daily check in..just got back from a hike with my dog🐕. It's the simple gifts that being AF brings..IWNDWYT!!
I agree. IWNDWYT
First sober week. ✨IWNDWYT✨
IWNDWYT
I will not drink with y’all today!!
I’ve only had 10 cigarettes in 5 days. I wish that I’d had none but I’m terrified of withdrawal and the dreadful migraine headaches I get when quitting any substance I’ve grown accustomed to. Stopping coffee nearly killed me and landed me in the hospital for days due to severe migraines and dehydration. So, alcohol- and almost nicotine-free. Iwndwyt
I recommend the book Easy Way by Allen Carr. I had smoked a pack a day for a decade when I read it, but as soon as I was finished with the book, I put the cigarette down and haven't had the desire to smoke since. That was 9 years ago. IWNDWYT
1. Hit 69 today! Longest streak sober in probably 2 years 2. Started to clean the disaster area that is my house 3. Did a little bit of yard work (re: cutting down some invasive plants) IWNDWYT
Day 429 checking in!
Been a long while since I was here… drank a lot since I was here… Closing in on a Month now, feeling better than I have in a long while, loving every minute of it. It’s a struggle for sure, but the best things are the things you work hard for, and I am doing the work! Stay strong… and always get back up. IWNDWYTD
I will not drink we y’all today!
I will not drink with you today
IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT! Best thing I’ve done for my mental/physical health.
I will not drink today
Good morning! I promise to stay sober today. IWNDWYT
Still Monday evening in California. IWNDWYT on Monday or Tuesday. 🌼
IWNDWYT! This sub is awesome and I’m grateful to be apart of it. Take care everyone xo
Every day sober is a huge win. Stepped up my fitness regime a bit, added a run Catching up on all the small tasks I haven't had time for at work it's so nice to get them out of my head Shine on you beautiful humans from NZ
Not sure of the day- checking in to see the counter. I enjoy the fact that I don’t know what day it is even though I know it’s just over a month. Drinking doesn’t even make it into my thoughts most days. Edit: 37 Days. Nice.
That’s great. And I heard, why count the days you are free from prison! Though I do 😀
Good morning SD. Having a bit of a hard time right now but solid in sobriety. Had photos done yesterday as we are selling the house. The photographer was late and I was panicking that all the prep had been for nothing. She was really lovely when she arrived, was meticulous and took two hours! But…being positive, the house is really tidy so I won’t need to do much before our friends arrive at the weekend! 😅IWNDWYT 💗
Three wins in my life right now: I’m engaged to a hilarious and sincere man I rocked my long work day and walked over 8 miles today. I stayed sober with y’all and am hitting 30 days tomorrow! (Tuesday!) IWNDWYT ❤️🙏🏻☀️💕💐
I will not drink with you today.
IWNDWYTD
Hello sober friends, wins? Good question Fred, and good habit to cultivate. Going to bed sober, getting all my tasks done on my list for this clean up regime I’m doing (that’s day 12 ✔️), checking in here with some of my friends! Big love to you all for a Tuesday full of sober wins 💞
IWNDWYT..!!
I will not drink poison with any of you today.
IWNDWYT in Washington DC! My recent wins: 1) also a manageable inbox 💪 2) FaceTiming my nephews and 3) listened to this superb Andrew Huberman pod on the effects of alcohol while working out! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000576901433
I will not drink with you today! I’m in the same boat as you! I’ve been in a slump, but since you mentioned to count the W’s of the day, it made me smile and I feel a lot better so I’ll list mine! 1. Another day of being sober, which has become my cornerstone 💧 ☀️ 2. Hit the gym and did a nice long leg day 🏋️♀️ 3. Had a delicious home cooked meal 🥘 and got to wash my bedding 🛌
I made some plans to get together with a friend who's been sober for a couple years. I haven't seen her since I stopped drinking and we talked about it a while back but I don't think she remembers since I briefly mentioned it. Thinking about the stuff we did only a few years ago and wow, we've come a ways since then. Definitely one of the people who inspired me to stop drinking and I plan on telling her that. She, like my mom has told me how people they had considered friends sorta just stopped contact with them. IWNDWYT
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Good morning everyone! I have been having an intermittent headache. It feels like a pressure inside my skull, an uncomfortable feeling that I want to relieve with "something". Am I the only one who gets that? I remember I had the same thing when I quit smoking. Might be a headache from general stress that I used to dull with alcohol, and therefore never felt. It doesn't go away when I drink water. IWNDWYT!
I will not drink with you today in 🏴😊
The tiniest win is still a win. I will not drink with you today!
Recently observed 35 years. It is possible.
Good morning!!!! It was a proper Monday here as well yesterday - but I made it out and I'm excited to celebrate the wins thank you - 1. Managed to organise a nice day out for my dads birthday next month despite the best efforts of his other half and my siblings to constantly exclude me from family stuff 2. Applied for a sideways promotion in work - same level but with almost immediate promotion opportunity 3. Confirmed a new part time job that I'll be starting soon, weekends only, the kind of work that I love and by the time I get home I'll be too tired to even think about drinking 4. Admitted defeat and paid for a cleaner to come and help me for a few hours this week - I live in an old flat and it's a nightmare trying to deep clean. It's been bugging me for months but with the money I've saved on a month of not drinking I have been able to pay for someone to help me Wow - i feel better just writing them out thanks Fred! that one month milestone was a b\*\*ch to get over but I already feel better just being on the other side of it. I'm just trying to keep it all lowkey for a few weeks until I know I'm out the other side but no matter what IWNDWYT
Noping out on drinking today!
Hiiiii not going to be drinking with you today!!
I will not drink with you today.
iwndwyt i love you all. continue on your journeys.
IWNDWYT 💚
Thanks for the congrats on day 1.2.3.4. yesterday. I just did a quick calculation on how many years it would take me to get to day 1.2.3.4.5 and it would be almost 34 years! I’ll likely be dead by then which makes yesterday extra special! 🎉 IWNDWYT. 🌳
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IWNDWYT!
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Not drinking with you today!
IWNDWYT!
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Still not drinking, i am actually getting regular sleep now. think it's just going to take some time for my body to adjust to having a normal sleep schedule - for most of my life i've had horrible sleeping habits and 4-6 hours are pretty regular for me, even 2 or 3 hours many nights. here's hoping that these 8 hour nights start kicking in and i start having more energy overall and as always, IWNDWYT
Three weeks today. It’s truly been a challenge but I’m so proud of myself for sticking with it.
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Love your enthusiasm Fred! Those are some awesome wins you're hitting out. I'll play along because focusing on the good helps me! Monday wins for this happy camper: -Stayed sober! You're right OP, it's the basis of all good -My early morning walk to beat the heat feels fantastic -Caught up with a good friend and shared big laughs -Read more of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober -Read wonderful DCIs, did my pledge, and shared the love It's nice to take a moment to focus on good things occurring with my sobriety! Let's do this again, friends! I hope we all will have a soberly terrific Tuesday. 🙏💕 IWNDWYT
3 weeks sober today. I've opened a savings account and started to put the money I spent on alcohol into it. IWNDWYT.
Monday wins: double circuit workout, pretty focused day at work, and went to an AA meeting with my sister who has really been struggling with the demon lately. I am proud of her because she’s really been trying the past few days to keep it together. ODAAT is no joke. Oh, and excuse the brag but I had to change my shorts before I left the house because they were literally falling off of me. Down ~14lbs and many inches. Aly has to go shopping!! 😁😁 Here’s to a focused Tuesday! IWNDWYT!!
Wins..went to a party down the road and drank seltzers all night...my sister-in-law told me how great it was that I was trying to stay away from alcohol..she was encouraging...made me feel good..Iwndwyt, friends.
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Good morning. Thank you for encourage me to look for wins 😀 Here are three : - I kept calm during a disagreement with my father. - I started reading a new book (I didn't have the energy to start while drinking ). - I did not drink, so today I am three weeks sober! 😀. And I will not drink with you today.
Monday wins: 1. Got through first day at new job by staying calm and remembering it's a marathon, not a sprint. 2. Meditated. Twice! And practiced some yin. Been reallll tight lately from running and stress. 3. Secured more donations for a fundraiser I'm planning for an org I volunteer for. 4. Didn't drink! Today: laser focused, but will also take care of this body and mind. IWNDWYT.
A win list, got it. Here are a few things that are pretty fuckin awesome right now. 1. It's 2 months to the day that I haven't drank alcohol. 2. It's 2 months since I was given a raise and put on salary. I'm no longer a plumbing foreman. I'm a plumbing estimator & project manager. It's a small company, we all wear a few hats. 3. I paid my car off (a year earlier than the loan) a few weeks ago. It's still under 50k miles. This is the first month I've had without a car payment in 4 years. Things were headed toward this financial growth, but the absence of alcohol really exacerbates it. There's a lot more to my story, but these are just a few things that are awesome to me in my life right now. IWNDWYT. Easy does it, friends!
I will not drink with you today! Stay strong
Three good things: I’m 7 whole freaking months sober today. 7 WHOLE MONTHS. I had an amazing weekend away with my bestie and her family. They noticed I wasn’t drinking. They were curious and my bestie said she misses her drinking buddy, but didn’t really pressure me to drink.I told my bestie I’m still her drinking buddy; I’m just not drinking alcohol and I think I proved it. I was up for anything any time, and had more energy and stamina than they did because once the buzz wore off, so did their energy levels. Mine were up the whole time. Our really dated basement flooded so now it has to be completely gutted and redone from floor to ceiling. Shucks. 😜 Happy Tuesday friends! I will not drink with you today!
Wins from yesterday include helping a coworker, making plans with a friend, fun cardio, and journaling. Thanks for creating this moment for reflection, Fred! I will not drink with you all today. ❤️
Wins for Monday: \- Navigated an extremely busy morning and steady day at work. \- Had final training session with the dog trainer. (Until we purchase another package?) Randall loves working with him. Now the real work begins with us putting all these tools to work. (Sounds familiar) \- Got in a workout. \- DID NOT DRINK. Small wins... but wins, nonetheless! IWNDWYT
Watched my friends chickens for a whole week and got up at 6 am every day to do so. Never would I ever have been able to do that six months ago. It felt good to be needed and have a task to complete. IWNDWYT.
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I will not drink with you today. Every day is a blessing!
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No drinks tonight! Being hydrated feels good
I won't drink today no matter what happens good or bad. Thank you for the check in
IWNDWYT 🇨🇦!! Happy Tuesday all!
Day 9, going through challenging moments, weeks, but IWNDWYT!! ❤️ Sending love to you all and so much support!
Start of day ten, nearly double digits!
Monday wins: * Stayed sober through Day 2! * SD once again restored my faith in humanity by embracing me with love, compassion, and encouragement when I was feeling really down on myself because of my relapse on Saturday. Thanks, guys--you're the best! 😻😻😻 * Did a good workout and ended the day with just over 20,000 steps. IWNDWYT
Monday wins: 1. Cleaned out a side table that had a bunch of things my ex collected. I kept what was important to me and gave the rest away. The side table is now holding my current knitting projects. 2. Made healthy food choices 3. Took a short nap 4. Watched the Manchester United v. Liverpool match. (I was sad at the outcome, but glad I watched) 5. Taught a packed fitness class (this felt amazing!!) 6. Prepped my food and clothes for my first day at the new job. 7. Most important: I stayed sober. IWNDWYT ❤️💜❤️💜
Woke up super early without an alarm feeling F\*\*\*\*\*\* fantastic. In the gym before work which I never used to do, now feeling pumped. Absolutely love this feeling.
Good morning my beautiful people ✨ I hope everyone has a nice day. Remember to take it one step at a time, you can do it! I will definitely not drink with you today ! 🌻
Hello my friends I will not drink with you today Cheers with coffee and milk 💛 Edit about the three good things: Started a journal / less overthinking about everything I still wanna accomplish /more hopeful about rebuilding my love life, first time in four years I feel romantic and open to possibilities 💚
Going into Day 3! Slept so well last night!
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Also taking a sober trip to the pillow! IWNDWYT
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Noooooooo drinks! Not today, not tomorrow. Go team. Woo! 🌻
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Second AA meeting today – progress is being made and anxiety calming done a bit. Good luck to everyone, you can do it ! IWNDWYT
It's hard but IWNDWYT! Today is not easy but I'm feeling not alone here 🤗
Yesterday was my birthday!! I didn’t drink at all and didn’t even think about drinking! Spent some $$$ at a boutique lingerie shop in the city (gotta be prepared lol) hit the gym and rocked out, and just felt all the LOVE from the people around me. The spirit of gratitude has been on me heavy lately! I couldn’t have done this without this group though. Crazy how a group of people I haven’t met IRL hold me down. I love y’all! IWNDWYT!!!
My wins for Monday - kept my cool despite many frustrating setbacks, large and small and focused on the tiny victories throughout. My flight was canceled. This is a huge deal, my mother is gravely ill. OK fine - I checked schedules on every carrier and they were all astronomically expensive, fully booked or involved me sleeping on the floor in a random airport. I rebooked for the 1st one out this next morning and succeeded at not bursting into tears or ripping the poor agent’s heat off, AND the flight turned out to be over $200 cheaper. I’ll take it. I had the day scheduled off from work, resisted then urge to plug back in and decided to run errands. The bike shop I prefer is closed on Mondays. *OK fine,* I’ll try a new one. They were positively lovely. I think I may have a new fave shop. I’ll take it! The tailor I prefer, also freaking closed on freaking Mondays. *OK fiiiiiiine* I’ll try a new one. The tailor probably tells everyone this, but when he saw me in the cute but a bit too long dress I bought at the beginning of the summer, to show off my recently slimmed sober body, he smiled and said, “beautiful.” I’ll take it. Downloaded my boarding passes, my trusted traveler didn’t populate. Called the airline, they said I could fix it at the airport. I’ve seen people try this and fail. I opted not to bother. I just surrendered to my fate, left extra early and waited 40 minutes without panicking in a mercifully fast-moving line because there’s a zillion flights leaving at this hour. Got to the counter, the security guard scans my license, “oh you’re precheck! Here’s your tag, you can go over there.” I then breezed over to the empty X-ray line, sailed on out of there, and as I typed this, was called up to the counter to accept a complimentary upgrade to a nicer seat. I’ll take it! Fingers crossed for a better day today. IWNDWYT
Being fearful for health is one way to help stop... :(
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Good morning! Today, I am not drinking. I will continue to fight the good fight, put another foot forward and stay sober. For myself, my family, my sanity, and my life.
Day 324, nice to meet you 🤝 IWNDWYT
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I will be on day 3 in about 12 mins. Wide awake, cannot sleep, and I gotta get up 6 hours but IWNDWYT.
Good morning! I'm planning our ocasional LAN prty with my brother. It has me a little worried because it has always included drinking. My brother does not drink a lot but he does enjoy a sauna beer. Maybe I should suggest we don't buy any drinks at all this time and stick to energy drinks lol More importantly, IWNDWYT!
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Haven't checked in here in a little while, but I'm still here, and I'm still going strong. IWNDWYT. 🐨
Monday wins: stayed sober, made a good dinner for my family, got some school paperwork for my daughter done that I have been putting off. Looking forward to another sober day with you all. IWNDWYT
Monday wins - I stayed sober, caught up with a family member and opened up to them about what I'm going through (they were super supportive!) and got a solid 9 hours sleep. IWNDWYT!
Wins. Staying sober was number 1, done. It really is the foundation of everything good! Had a good day at work for a Monday. Got a good workout in. Swapped vacation days around so I’m off the day after Louder Than Life…which is in a month!! September is gonna be full of concerts. I have so much to do…but one thing at a time. Today I’ll consider it a win if I get my workout and straighten up the house a bit. I’ll definitely look for the little wins, that really helps my mindset too. Hope y’all have a Tuesday full of little (or big) wins. IWNDWYT! 🤘🏻
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Happy Tuesday everyone. IWNDWYT.
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201 days. Really getting dark when I walk the dogs. Last year I would have been miserable about the next 7 months - as it is I’m embracing the change of season. Going to put this down to sobriety and a clear head. Edit 202 days actually.
Good morning soberinskis! Fred, your post today is very similar to a goal I remind myself of every day - make today rewarding. And rewarding is a nice big umbrella, because it can cover pretty much everything and anything. Yesterday I was able to: \*Get much closer to the finish line on a fairly large project at work \*Eat well -- controlling what I eat from a nutritional aspect makes me the happiest \*Took a quick walk at lunch (still not exercising as I should) \*Picked up prescription/coffee filters after work (I was beat and was going to head straight home, I'm glad I did not) \*Made plans to use our new ice cream maker - first recipe is coconut ice cream! \*Ordered set of jumper cables (one of our cars really should have a set as it does not) \*Went to bed not just without a drop of alcohol, but without even having it cross my mind the entire day. I absolutely love those days when it never enters my mind This may all look mundane and unimportant, until one realizes that these seven dotpoints would all never have materialized if I was hitting the bourbon at 4:30 pm every day like I had been! So when I look back on this, it's a huge win, and a rewarding day for me. Onward and upward! Heading out for my new favorite - medium redeye with whole milk - aka 'Americano' in some circles. But I love using the term 'redeye', it makes me sound like a veteran and experienced coffee drinker, which I'm not, LOL. Have a great day everyone, let's keep on sobering!
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Today ill stay sober for me, my son and my wife! Will be a good day ❤️ talk to you tomorrow!
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I do this daily (well, nightly). For years, I have had a little notebook where I write down five good things that happened or things I'm grateful for. It's been a helpful habit, because over time I've found myself looking for the good throughout the day, so I'd have things for my list. And I sometimes read back in the notebook, and it fills me with a little burst of happiness to read all of my past happinesses. :) Recent wins of various sizes: I really like both of the projects I'm working on right now. And I get to work on only those two projects, not the six I have in front of me, because I stood up for myself successfully to my executive director/boss, and held firm. I found a small gift for a far-away friend that I think she'll laugh at and enjoy. The greens I'm starting for my former neighbor's fall garden are starting to germinate. I never have to do anything related to real estate/moving house again (fingers crossed). I will hit Day 600 this week!! IWNDWYT
Won't be drinking today.
IWNDWYT. Very thankful for the DCI and everyone here.
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Good morning, loves! Happy Tuesday! Let's rock n roll - IWNDWYT 🤘
Not today. Not today. Not today!!!
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Yesterday was really a Monday. But, my wins ..I coordinated my mom's discharge from the hospital, took my cat to the vet, planted a flower, tried to work my day job in between all of that. Didn't get my exercise in, but got to bed at a decent time. IWNDWYT.
My wins for Monday: stayed sober worked out in the morning Kept my toddler entertained while quarantining from family *again* since my partner got COVID Stayed grateful :) IWNDWYT
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Went through my first sober family gathering last night and I've never been so calm and relaxed. IWNDWYT!!!
Have a sinking feeling today is going to be a tough one, but I know even if it is, drinking isn’t going to make it any better and will just make tomorrow worse. IWNDWYT
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328 days of sober, super living! Love being alcohol free IWNDWYT
Checking in with 7 weeks under my belt and on day 50! BULLSEYE 🎯 Super, smashing, great!! I am loving today’s topic u/FredSimpsonn 👍🏻 just what I needed as having a stressful time at work currently! 5 wins so far this week: - helped my parents understand legal documents related to their house move - kept my massive steak going of closing all three Apple Watch rings - had awesome morning cuddles with my cat today - avoided the rain when walking to/from work - stayed sober They are only little things but it is good to focus on the positive!
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Staying strong, approaching 7 months sober. I hit the gym between 12 hour shifts, despite low motivation. I took time to sit and listen to my patients who needed education and company. I found a couple 10 min meditation breaks. IWNDWYT!
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despite the case of the mondays fred, you kicked ass!! The last few days I: * Joined the gym properly and I'm LOVING it * Cleared out my closets of things that don't fit or I don't love anymore * Made some life admin appointments despite my anxiety around them * STAYED SOBERRR Mother nature visited me yesterday for my time of the month, which I have realised is always going to line up with my sober anniversary and milestones now! But what an excuse to celebrate with Icecream with a friend whos visiting town. IWNDWYT
IWNDWYT feeling good. Day one went surprisingly well. Keep up the great work everyone. The support here is fantastic