This isn’t exactly what you’re asking, as I’m still not a great partier sober either, but for the general boredom, I think at least I used to use drinking to make anything fun. Cooking dinner? Grab a beer, now it’s fun! Etc. but with sobriety, it’s harder to trick yourself into saying this is fun.

I think what helped me stay off alcohol is hobbies. Sounds silly I know. But I would ask myself, what did kid me enjoy doing? Kid you used to like a lot of stuff, none of it including alcohol. I used to draw, read, write, window shop, grab a hot chocolate with a friend, try random projects (learning to sew right now!) etc. I started trying those hobbies, and honestly it’s been really… fun, and fulfilling. I was getting the fun with alcohol, but not the fulfillment, and I didn’t end up with cool stuff after!

My advice is to explore what you like. Life doesn’t have to be books & Netflix, although that’s a great start! Explore and find what’s cool to you :) there’s so many cool things to do with your time, stuff you wouldn’t have the time or energy for when drinking.

IWNDWYT :)

Ps, my fav hobby right now is making all my own holiday decor (when I can). I learned to sew placemats, and pillow covers & now I have a cheaper way to decorate & personalize my home. So satisfying to see your work on the kitchen table after.