Getting clean is a challenge, but once you’ve gotten through the detox and the first few months of recovery, you may wonder what else there is. Meetings and support groups are a great way to get out your feelings and learn more about yourself. But you can’t spend 24 hours a day working on yourself. […]
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Staying clean is the top priority in everyone’s life once they find recovery. You can do your best to avoid temptation by working your recovery program. You know it’s important to stay away from people, places and things that tempt you. However, life is unpredictable. Sometimes you run into old friends at the grocery store or on the street. Other times, you may simply be forced to go to a work function and somebody may offer you a drink. You don’t have to tell anybody you’re in recovery if you don’t want to. After all, 12-step programs are anonymous because addiction still has stigma. Here are 25 ways to say no to a drink or drug. Practice them, just in case. Always be polite but firm. If a person tries to push you once you’ve answered, be prepared to walk away. If you’re at an event and feel pressured, do something else. “No, thank you!” “Not tonight, thanks!” “I am getting up really early tomorrow.” “Sorry, I quit” “Sorry, I don’t drink.” “I can’t, I’m driving.” “My doctor told me to quit.” “I promised my husband I won’t drink tonight!” “My wife would kill me!” (Clear it with her, first!) “ Thanks, but I’m the designated driver.” “Thanks for thinking of me, but I can’t tonight.” “No thanks! I’ve drank enough to last a lifetime!” “No thanks! I’ve been sober for a year now!” “No thanks. I don’t want to, tonight.” “No thanks, I’ve got an early meeting tomorrow!” “Sorry, it makes me sick!” “No thanks, I’ve got an allergy!” “I’m already dehydrated enough, not tonight!” “Thanks, but I make really bad decisions when I drink!” “I don’t drink, but thanks!” “Drinking really messes with my health.” “I can’t, I have a drinking problem.” “I’m too sleepy to drink tonight.” “I can’t – I’m on medication that makes it dangerous.” “No thanks! I’m quitting for a while.” There are many other ways to inform people that you quit drinking or using drugs. When you’re in a party scenario or random situation, it’s usually not the time for long-winded explanations. Saying “no” gets easier the longer you’ve been clean and sober, and after a while it comes naturally. Sometimes being creative is fun and helps difuse an awkward situation. Do what feels right for you and call your sponsor for guidance when you need it.
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How to stay sober during the holidays.
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Develop a plan to protect your sobriety ahead of any holiday event and activity that could potentially trigger relapse to substance abuse. This may mean going to a Twelve Step meeting before or after the event, attending the festivities with your sponsor or a sober friend, or making sure you can leave the gathering at […]
Transformational Breath!
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At Sober Living Today We offer a Breath workshop every week and it has amazing results of energy shifts and relaxation. We know there is more to this work, some teachers claim that it helps to resolve addictions! We are excited to offer this in addition to the many tools of wellbeing that our sober […]
Goat yoga!
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Goat yoga is becoming more popular and an experience you may not want to miss! Sober Living Today is planning a retreat this weekend with Yoga Bloom Wellness. We will have the opportunity to sign up for a class with the Bear Valley Farm to be among the goats while we practice mindfulness and gentle […]
Sober Retreat!
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Sober Living Today is going on a Yoga Retreat! We are stepping outside of the home to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Big Bear! We are joining Suzanne Wunch with Yoga Bloom, who is organizing a fun detailed trip for our women. I am excited to offer this trip to our ladies that are working […]
Rooftop Yoga at Sober Living Home: San Diego
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Today is Wednesday and approximately at 4:15 our friend Suzanne is coming to teach yoga! She does mindful based restorative yoga here at the house. We love it! It is so nice to stretch and connect to our breath and body. The benefits are huge, the joy is in the connection and the peace surrounds […]