Sixty days no alcohol!
Been here before, so I'm still a little shaky on the long term goal, which is to not drink alcohol every again. However, I'm not focusing on "forever" right now. My next mini goal is to get to 70 days, as 68 days was my longest stretch not drinking since "who knows when"...anyway, I feel confident I'll get there.
Two months down, March upon us, and I want to focus on other things. I've really have laid very low with life. Not much visiting, going out and about, or keeping my house in order, but that's okay. I needed to focus on just not drinking. Now it's time to motivate myself to move forward into new territories; do something new or different everyday. Whether walk a different path on my lunch time break, eat somewhere new, paint my husbands toes, whatever it may be, I want to live a exciting life now that I'm a little better.
Motivational March it is!!!
I found for me that I couldn't think of forever, and in truth, I still can't.
ReplyDeleteI just look at right now and know I am so much happier not being drunk, tipsy, or hungover.
Finding fun new things is the best, and they don't have to be big! Painting your hubs toes would be a riot!!
xo
Wendy
Wouldn't it, painting my husband's toes. When he's in a good mood, after his pedicure (yes, he goes with me to get one, once in a while) I'll ask him to let me give it a go. I've tried to convince him to do it at the salon, but he'll have none of that, but maybe at home he'll give it a try. LOL! Thanks Wendy!
ReplyDeleteOh what fun! The milestone of “longer than I’ve ever gone before” is a really good and enjoyable one - it’s great you are getting so close to it!
ReplyDeleteReaching goals, even if mini ones, keeps me motivated. Last night was a close call, as we went to happy hour with friends (I tried to beg off, but my husband pushed me to go out, saying he wanted me to be with him.) and for a moment there, I said to myself, what the heck, go ahead, but I didn't. As you and others have shared, the moment will pass, and it did. We didn't stay out late, and only the guys had a beer each, which helped. But I am getting close, aren't I? Can't wait!
DeleteYou will definitely make it past the 78 days. You've got this.
ReplyDeleteHi PDTG, thanks for the support, because just an hour ago, I was fighting the urge big time. I called my sister, who talked me through the moment. Now I'm eating the biggest bowl of spaghetti! I think I'm safe for today! I just can't give up now!
DeleteTwo months is no mean feat. No need to rush back to social situations or trigger events, stay in sober hibernation until 100 days because that does seem to be somewhat of a magic number. I've just seen your reply above, keep reaching out when you have a craving and early on because when the craving gets too big sometimes you don't want to be talked out of it.take care of yourself and your 60 hard won days.
ReplyDeleteThank you GG, it means a lot that you stopped by to give me encouragement. Since this is the second time I've made it two months, I felt I should be stronger this time around, but I'm not. I am going to take your advice and not worry about hiding out until I have 100 days in; I will take care of myself. My best to you as well!
DeleteSpring is time to try new things. Just notice how you feel and allow for cravings. They aren’t a bad thing. We all like the familiar much more than the new, but often change ales life better.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of those times. Yourself time to revel in it.
Anne
Thanks Anne! Spring is the perfect time to try new things, which I'm so ready to do.
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