# Motivation **URL:** https://talkingsober.com/c/motivation/5.md [Latest](https://talkingsober.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talkingsober.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talkingsober.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Motivation category](https://talkingsober.com/t/about-the-motivation-category/12)
**Author:** [@Robin](https://talkingsober.com/u/Robin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 9:57am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/about-the-motivation-category/12 "2026-05-25T09:57:54Z")
Do you know of any proven methods to stay motivated or inspire motivation in others? Help your peers by sharing your knowledge. This category is all about how you stay motivated in your daily life. Feel free to ask ques… --- ## [What are you sipping on today?](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-are-you-sipping-on-today/11838)
**Author:** [@louwho](https://talkingsober.com/u/louwho)\ **Replies:** 1687\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-are-you-sipping-on-today/11838 "2026-10-23T23:32:56Z")
Always looking for new na drinks to keep my taste buds happy! Post what na drink you’re sipping on today! ! --- ## [Show the artist within you (Part 3)](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-the-artist-within-you-part-3/204548)
**Author:** [@system](https://talkingsober.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 365\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-the-artist-within-you-part-3/204548 "2026-10-23T18:25:25Z")
Continuing the discussion from Show the artist within you (Part 2) - #2634 by Cjp. Previous discussions: Show the artist within you (Part 1) Show the artist within you (Part 2) --- ## [Motivation and meditation posts (Part 3)](https://talkingsober.com/t/motivation-and-meditation-posts-part-3/208148)
**Author:** [@Butch](https://talkingsober.com/u/Butch)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/motivation-and-meditation-posts-part-3/208148 "2026-10-23T12:25:35Z")
Good morning everyone, I am truly blessed to be 9 years sober today. I am truly grateful for all of you being a part of this journey. May God keep you and bless you. --- ## [Daily Reflections & Daily Readings #2](https://talkingsober.com/t/daily-reflections-daily-readings-2/207090)
**Author:** [@MandiH](https://talkingsober.com/u/MandiH)\ **Replies:** 558\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 11:31am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/daily-reflections-daily-readings-2/207090 "2026-10-23T11:31:59Z")
“No matter how much you talk to your plant, if you don’t water it, it’s going to die.” –Mike Perry Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary storm. No matter how raging the billows are today, remind yourself… --- ## [!Show me a sunset/sunrise pic! (Part 2)](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-me-a-sunset-sunrise-pic-part-2/209527)
**Author:** [@system](https://talkingsober.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 3:55am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-me-a-sunset-sunrise-pic-part-2/209527 "2026-10-23T03:55:53Z")
Continuing the discussion from !Show me a sunset/sunrise pic! (Part 1) - #2840 by Englishd. Previous discussions: !Show me a sunset/sunrise pic! (Part 1) --- ## [Weightloss CHECK IN : dont give up 2](https://talkingsober.com/t/weightloss-check-in-dont-give-up-2/163797)
**Author:** [@system](https://talkingsober.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1476\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/weightloss-check-in-dont-give-up-2/163797 "2026-10-22T15:27:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Weightloss CHECK IN : dont give up (Part 1) - #2626 by Deelzebub. Previous discussions: Weightloss CHECK IN : dont give up (Part 1) --- ## [Grumpy A-holes (quitting cigarettes/ nicotine products) (Part 2)](https://talkingsober.com/t/grumpy-a-holes-quitting-cigarettes-nicotine-products-part-2/182657)
**Author:** [@system](https://talkingsober.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1215\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/grumpy-a-holes-quitting-cigarettes-nicotine-products-part-2/182657 "2026-10-18T10:48:37Z")
Continuing the discussion from Grumpy A-holes (quitting cigarettes/ nicotine products) (Part 1) - #2555 by Tragicfarinelli. Previous discussions: Grumpy A-holes (quitting cigarettes/ nicotine products) (Part 1) --- ## [Poetry in recovery challenge Oct 13](https://talkingsober.com/t/poetry-in-recovery-challenge-oct-13/199617)
**Author:** [@Simplyme1987](https://talkingsober.com/u/Simplyme1987)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/poetry-in-recovery-challenge-oct-13/199617 "2026-10-13T07:12:12Z")
Discouragement coils like a serpent in night, Whispering secrets that chill and bite. Peaks rise like crowns, valleys fall like graves, Life drifts on currents that twist and enslave. To feed the dark voices is to ha… --- ## [Truth and Tough Love #3](https://talkingsober.com/t/truth-and-tough-love-3/82246)
**Author:** [@Englishd](https://talkingsober.com/u/Englishd)\ **Replies:** 1126\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/truth-and-tough-love-3/82246 "2026-10-06T19:48:11Z")
This thread contains general stories about my path through addiction and sobriety. It involves truth, tough love, hard work, and going to meetings. This is how I got sober. I know it seems foreign to many of you that som… --- ## [GirlInterrupted: Running with Scissors ✂️](https://talkingsober.com/t/girlinterrupted-running-with-scissors/90613)
**Author:** [@Girlinterrupted](https://talkingsober.com/u/Girlinterrupted)\ **Replies:** 578\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/girlinterrupted-running-with-scissors/90613 "2026-09-24T19:35:34Z")
I try to continue with a little bit of gratitude with every post. Sometimes I forget and I need to make it a point to remember. Today I’m grateful that my sobriety allows me to be available to those who work for me. To … --- ## [Sobriety through Jesus](https://talkingsober.com/t/sobriety-through-jesus/210514)
**Author:** [@livelynicholas5](https://talkingsober.com/u/livelynicholas5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/sobriety-through-jesus/210514 "2026-09-21T07:21:14Z")
Share your faith with others and how Jesus has saved you​:blue\_heart: --- ## [What's in your sober toolkit?](https://talkingsober.com/t/whats-in-your-sober-toolkit/8272)
**Author:** [@Melrm](https://talkingsober.com/u/Melrm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/whats-in-your-sober-toolkit/8272 "2026-09-13T23:35:59Z")
It’s a great idea to have tools in your sobriety tool kit. What works for you and keeps you motivated? http://www.hipsobriety.com/home/2015/10/20/how-to-build-a-sobriety-toolbox --- ## [What are quotes you love?](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-are-quotes-you-love/205843)
**Author:** [@Liz907](https://talkingsober.com/u/Liz907)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-are-quotes-you-love/205843 "2026-09-03T12:29:57Z")
I stumbled across a couple quotes today and I just want to share them with y’all :blush: Don’t worry about calming the storm. Calm yourself…the storm will pass Your potential unfolds. It was always there, lurking Count… --- ## [The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime! It is never too late to become what you might have been](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-pursuit-of-happiness-is-the-chase-of-a-lifetime-it-is-never-too-late-to-become-what-you-might-have-been/210000)
**Author:** [@DIDI2](https://talkingsober.com/u/DIDI2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-pursuit-of-happiness-is-the-chase-of-a-lifetime-it-is-never-too-late-to-become-what-you-might-have-been/210000 "2026-09-01T16:42:36Z")
This message is keep me going Im clean now for 3 days I will try this time really If you could send me DM or someone want to follow up for me, I would really appreciate it --- ## [!Show me a sunset/sunrise pic! (Part 1)](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-me-a-sunset-sunrise-pic-part-1/104454)
**Author:** [@Miichelexoxo](https://talkingsober.com/u/Miichelexoxo)\ **Replies:** 2498\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-me-a-sunset-sunrise-pic-part-1/104454 "2026-08-07T01:56:40Z")
The sky is limitless​:stars::milky\_way: --- ## [Tiny insights](https://talkingsober.com/t/tiny-insights/209189)
**Author:** [@Malakoff](https://talkingsober.com/u/Malakoff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/tiny-insights/209189 "2026-07-30T13:33:26Z")
Funny how time seems to last longer . it feels like months since downloading this app yet the calendar knows no mercy : tomorrow it will be four weeks . the great thing is that this means we don’t waste that much time w… --- ## [Irrational thoughts when we were drinking](https://talkingsober.com/t/irrational-thoughts-when-we-were-drinking/208979)
**Author:** [@Bobbyw](https://talkingsober.com/u/Bobbyw)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/irrational-thoughts-when-we-were-drinking/208979 "2026-07-20T21:09:53Z")
I have this idea for a thread of all the ridiculous thought processes we went through while using. I’ll go first when my blood work came back with liver problems. I went to a nutrition store and asked them if they had s… --- ## [Show me your transformations! (Shirts required)](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-me-your-transformations-shirts-required/33063)
**Author:** [@Sober\_Ninja](https://talkingsober.com/u/Sober_Ninja)\ **Replies:** 1576\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-me-your-transformations-shirts-required/33063 "2026-07-18T17:03:00Z")
Edited for privacy. … --- ## [One less problem](https://talkingsober.com/t/one-less-problem/208890)
**Author:** [@mikedrums1205](https://talkingsober.com/u/mikedrums1205)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/one-less-problem/208890 "2026-07-15T22:17:42Z")
I haven’t made a post myself in a while, but I was jusy struck with some inspiration to do so. I’ve spent the last almost 2 years building my sobriety, improving my mental health and behaviors, and actively getting invol… --- ## [Where do you find yourself being pulled towards in recovery so far](https://talkingsober.com/t/where-do-you-find-yourself-being-pulled-towards-in-recovery-so-far/208848)
**Author:** [@KodeName\_Q](https://talkingsober.com/u/KodeName_Q)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/where-do-you-find-yourself-being-pulled-towards-in-recovery-so-far/208848 "2026-07-14T08:48:06Z")
If see is believing, then what defines the truth . . What can you say you are ready to tackle . ? Can you feel your spirit being pulled to something in particular. In my recovery I have found the most beautiful of thing… --- ## [Loving my new sober life! 65 days sober and down 15lbs with the help of exercise and eating healthier](https://talkingsober.com/t/loving-my-new-sober-life-65-days-sober-and-down-15lbs-with-the-help-of-exercise-and-eating-healthier/208804)
**Author:** [@ZIA505](https://talkingsober.com/u/ZIA505)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 5:37am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/loving-my-new-sober-life-65-days-sober-and-down-15lbs-with-the-help-of-exercise-and-eating-healthier/208804 "2026-07-13T05:37:07Z")
--- ## [What’s your reason? 💪🏽](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-s-your-reason/171482)
**Author:** [@JuliaLuna](https://talkingsober.com/u/JuliaLuna)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/what-s-your-reason/171482 "2026-06-21T23:33:48Z")
My son Elijah is my reason!! Of course I have soooooo many, but he is absolutely at the top of the list. I need to be sober so I can be the best mom for this magnificent boy, and build the best life for us. The world … --- ## [Heyaa! i need recommendations](https://talkingsober.com/t/heyaa-i-need-recommendations/208078)
**Author:** [@Jupiter](https://talkingsober.com/u/Jupiter)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/heyaa-i-need-recommendations/208078 "2026-06-19T00:34:04Z")
anyone got like indie/alternative music recommendations also grunge and rock and metal is fine too :face\_holding\_back\_tears: --- ## [Motivation and meditation posts (Part 2)](https://talkingsober.com/t/motivation-and-meditation-posts-part-2/148977)
**Author:** [@system](https://talkingsober.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2059\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/motivation-and-meditation-posts-part-2/148977 "2026-06-17T00:51:05Z")
Continuing the discussion from Motivation and meditation posts (Part 1) - #2603 by Butch. Previous discussions: Motivation and meditation posts (Part 1) --- ## [46 days clean but lack of motivation and laziness](https://talkingsober.com/t/46-days-clean-but-lack-of-motivation-and-laziness/207933)
**Author:** [@s\_unrelax](https://talkingsober.com/u/s_unrelax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/46-days-clean-but-lack-of-motivation-and-laziness/207933 "2026-06-07T11:56:34Z")
I’m 46 days clean without any substances, but the main problem I’m facing is a lack of motivation and constant laziness. I feel lazy all day. My mind always tells me to lie down on the bed and just scroll through reels. … --- ## [5k a day in May](https://talkingsober.com/t/5k-a-day-in-may/194674)
**Author:** [@Mimezombie](https://talkingsober.com/u/Mimezombie)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/5k-a-day-in-may/194674 "2026-05-31T19:44:50Z")
I’m only 23 days sober but running has been a big part of that sobriety lately. Fitness has always been important to me but running has taken away the urge to drink lately. I just run to exhaustion. I’ve already compl… --- ## [Daily Reflections & Daily Readings](https://talkingsober.com/t/daily-reflections-daily-readings/176652)
**Author:** [@MandiH](https://talkingsober.com/u/MandiH)\ **Replies:** 2496\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 11:02am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/daily-reflections-daily-readings/176652 "2026-05-03T11:02:52Z")
Happy New Year my loves! I had this idea on my heart for a while and today was the perfect day to start. I wanted to share the daily reflections and other daily readings for those who also wish to read them. Here are … --- ## [Enjoy sobriety](https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056)
**Author:** [@Spud66](https://talkingsober.com/u/Spud66)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/enjoy-sobriety/207056 "2026-05-03T02:18:03Z")
Hi well for years now i have always been fascinated with graphite drawing i truly admire the fantastic work people create with this art. I’m definitely not an artist by any means but Recently i have my own time and prac… --- ## [22 days sober, having a struggle moment right now](https://talkingsober.com/t/22-days-sober-having-a-struggle-moment-right-now/148572)
**Author:** [@Rach\_86](https://talkingsober.com/u/Rach_86)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/22-days-sober-having-a-struggle-moment-right-now/148572 "2026-04-26T19:48:46Z")
I’m doing really good not drinking or having cravings. But sometimes my brain is just like, damn its not fair I can’t just have one drink. Not fair I can’t drink like a “normal” person. Just sucks, but I can’t just throw… [Next page](https://talkingsober.com/c/motivation/5.md?page=1)