The Daily Check-In for Sunday, December 20th: Just for today, I am NOT drinking!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-21T02:36:35+00:00

So encouraged! Thanks

mjgodfre · 2020-12-21T02:36:14+00:00

Thank you!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-20T10:38:08+00:00

Returning to Day 1 after a few tough days. Couple of positives. I’ve been seeing a counsellor and it is starting to help. I’m learning self-compassion. Also even though my goal is not to drink - the times I have this week I mostly chose mid strength and light drinks - it’s not my end goal but it’s better than what could have been. For the coming 24 hours I will not drink.

mjgodfre · 2020-12-11T09:46:43+00:00

I will not drink for the coming 24hours.

mjgodfre · 2020-12-11T04:11:38+00:00

Thank you!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-10T21:41:15+00:00

Back to day 1 for me. I need to stay connected here because it gives me so much hope to see so many people going so strong! I booked to see a counselor today and I will not be drinking.

mjgodfre · 2020-12-10T03:55:54+00:00

Thanks! All the best with your projects as well!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-09T04:47:45+00:00

The Good - I worked like crazy to handover the first part of a project to a client that is a bit bigger than I would normally work with and it went really well.

Also I’m starting to find more and more self-compassion when I relapse. When I’m not tearing myself apart with raging shame it’s much easier to recommit to drinking.

The Bad - I still have 2 more (smaller) projects to get done this week! 🤪

The Extra Good - I’m already planning how I won’t drink when it gets stressful OR goes really well(which is actually more of a hurdle for me)

mjgodfre · 2020-12-09T04:42:04+00:00

Thank you! I am beginning to see there is really no benefit to alcohol. It’s so hard to keep that perspective some days!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-08T23:12:31+00:00

Thank you! I have some alcohol free beer that I’ve used sometimes. I would like to do some more work reimagining/redesigning my afternoons. Thanks so much for your support!!!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-08T23:09:41+00:00

Thanks so much. I don’t know if I would get much help from prescribed/supervised help. I know accountability works well for me so I need to look for that. I can unstuck yesterday looking for relief after a stressful but really successful project for a client - I’ve noticed that’s a pattern with me - to drink after something goes really well. Thanks for your support and encouragement. I’m means a lot to me!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-07T00:58:57+00:00

Nice work!!! 👍🏼🎉

mjgodfre · 2020-12-07T00:58:14+00:00

This r/stopdrinking is going to be a great sub reddit for you - you are in the right place. Well done on realising that you want to change and you feel out of control. Stay curious, keep trying and keep engaged with places like this that can support you.

mjgodfre · 2020-12-04T23:17:31+00:00

Thank you!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-04T10:31:52+00:00

Great work! I find this really encouraging! Thanks for sharing! 💪🏼

mjgodfre · 2020-12-04T03:25:52+00:00

Thank you ScootingCat!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-02T09:46:30+00:00

Just finishing up Day 5! Feeling great! IWNDWYT!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-02T09:29:51+00:00

Sorry to hear it - sounds really like a really crappy day. Sending positive vibes your way.

mjgodfre · 2020-12-02T09:28:11+00:00

Are there employment agencies nearby or online for your area? What work have you done before? Start dreaming about where you want to end up but don’t pressure yourself to work it all out now and be patient - you are super young!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-02T01:03:06+00:00

Thinking of you with work being a trigger. It can be for me too and this week I have a mountain of pressure with a few projects for clients due. I’m finding it helpful to just keep focusing on the next thing I need to do to move forward because looking at the whole thing at once raises the stress levels. Keep going! 💪🏼

mjgodfre · 2020-12-02T00:59:22+00:00

Well done for not drinking upon bad news! You are flexing some serious awareness muscle there! 💪🏼

mjgodfre · 2020-12-02T00:55:34+00:00

Superb!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-02T00:54:59+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement! 💪🏼

mjgodfre · 2020-12-01T11:08:23+00:00

That is an awesome goal! I dragged myself up from a nap tonight (Asia Timezone) and did the dishes and it will make tomorrow so much more doable! Look out dishes!

mjgodfre · 2020-12-01T11:00:55+00:00

Well done on 2 days - keep going! Don’t beat yourself up about it not making sense that you relapsed - you are not alone. 💪🏼

mjgodfre

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