WORKSHOP (SHORT-TERM): START YOUR CLOCK
If you you have nothing to show for what you've done, you're less likely to do more.
Let's change that.
One of the first things that you can do is download and start a sobriety clock. Obviously, sobriety clocks track the amount of time that has passed since you last drank. Simple. It seems like quite an insignificant thing to do given the scale of the problem, but it is a very powerful action, and it becomes increasingly powerful as the number gets larger. This minor action on day one has major, major impact when you start knocking down the months. And then years. One day you’ll look at that thing and defend it with your life.
The clock works for several reasons, but put simply, whatever gets tracked is far more likely to get done. It’s like writing a to-do list: if you write it down, the chance of doing whatever is on it is much higher. You are essentially taking your abstract thoughts and intentions and externalising them. Once they exist in both the abstract and physical, they are closer to becoming the actual. But more than that, it’s clarity of direction and responsibility, it’s a tool of accountability, and it’s positive reinforcement. The milestones start out as small victories but quickly become the difference when temptation shows its face. Throw in a money-saved feature and it’s pure fire.
If you have tried AA, you’ll know that the years of sobriety become known as birthdays. I always found this to be an emotionally powerful practice; as the number of years increases, it is an increasingly powerful symbol of pride, progress, hard work and achievement. Every time it goes up, it cements in place the new life that you have. The term “birthday” is very fitting. Start the clock.
And for now that's all...
But before I go, remember: working on sobriety is an iterative process. We never fail, only learn. Be kind to yourself and never give up.
Marky
#sobriety #sober #getsober #sobercoach #sobercoaching #sobrietycoach #sobrietycoaching #quitbooze #quitdrinking #stopdrinking #alcohol #alcoholfree #getsober #workshop
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