# Motivation **URL:** https://talkingsober.com/c/motivation/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://talkingsober.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talkingsober.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talkingsober.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Motivational Memes - Let’s Win Together - Have Fun & Live Great!](https://talkingsober.com/t/motivational-memes-let-s-win-together-have-fun-live-great/205324)
**Author:** [@SK213](https://talkingsober.com/u/SK213)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/motivational-memes-let-s-win-together-have-fun-live-great/205324 "2026-04-08T11:27:34Z")
--- ## [Do not under estimate the power of journalling](https://talkingsober.com/t/do-not-under-estimate-the-power-of-journalling/201703)
**Author:** [@Jaybeeem](https://talkingsober.com/u/Jaybeeem)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/do-not-under-estimate-the-power-of-journalling/201703 "2026-04-06T18:28:30Z")
For me personally, I cant stress how well the journal entries have assisted me. I did steer clear of them for a very long time, thinking I wouldn’t want to regularly visit and reread countless entries and so on. Not want… --- ## [Motivational messages and quotes](https://talkingsober.com/t/motivational-messages-and-quotes/15)
**Author:** [@Robin](https://talkingsober.com/u/Robin)\ **Replies:** 327\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/motivational-messages-and-quotes/15 "2026-03-31T02:25:40Z")
Hi, everyone. I thought it would be a great idea to share some motivational messages and quotes. Here are a few of my favourites. You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life No one heals… --- ## [Surfing the urge to consume porn again on day 43](https://talkingsober.com/t/surfing-the-urge-to-consume-porn-again-on-day-43/205838)
**Author:** [@T\_00](https://talkingsober.com/u/T_00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/surfing-the-urge-to-consume-porn-again-on-day-43/205838 "2026-03-20T22:23:54Z")
I’m a porn addict, been trying to quit it for the last couple of years, the current stretch is 43 days of Sobriety, no porn, no masturbation, it was quite challenging, but starting from day 20 it got easier, i kind… --- ## ["Nuggets" Video](https://talkingsober.com/t/nuggets-video/194359)
**Author:** [@reeseycup](https://talkingsober.com/u/reeseycup)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/nuggets-video/194359 "2026-03-12T12:44:41Z")
Stumbled across this 5 minute video representing addiction (not just drugs, I feel that it applies to all types of addictions). Hope this helps even one person. :folded\_hands::revolving\_hearts: --- ## [Show the artist within you (Part 2)](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-the-artist-within-you-part-2/122879)
**Author:** [@system](https://talkingsober.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 2499\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/show-the-artist-within-you-part-2/122879 "2026-02-04T03:12:10Z")
Continuing the discussion from Show the artist within you (Part 1) - #2710 by Matt. Previous discussions: Show the artist within you (Part 1) --- ## [Have a great day](https://talkingsober.com/t/have-a-great-day/203666)
**Author:** [@Rustynuts](https://talkingsober.com/u/Rustynuts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/have-a-great-day/203666 "2026-01-08T18:16:17Z")
Happy Wednesday everyone. I hope everyone has a great day! --- ## [I Never New Years Res Evah!](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-never-new-years-res-evah/203320)
**Author:** [@Dazercat](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dazercat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-never-new-years-res-evah/203320 "2026-01-08T16:47:29Z")
Happy Freaking New Year Everyone! I never! Evah! Do fucking New Year’s resolutions. I hate them! I don’t know what it is but I always cringe at them. And think it’s stupid Whelp, in recovery I feel doing things that m… --- ## [The Strava thread](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-strava-thread/34885)
**Author:** [@Englishd](https://talkingsober.com/u/Englishd)\ **Replies:** 1239\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/the-strava-thread/34885 "2025-12-29T22:16:59Z")
So apparently excerise is a big thing in recovery. I tend to be a little OCDish so I like tracking everything I do. If anyone wants to start a talking sober exercise group on these apps leave your screen name here and I… --- ## [WOW not being afraid to share](https://talkingsober.com/t/wow-not-being-afraid-to-share/203016)
**Author:** [@SoberAlexa](https://talkingsober.com/u/SoberAlexa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 6:19pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/wow-not-being-afraid-to-share/203016 "2025-12-24T18:19:59Z")
Today group was so uplifting. I share the deep thoughts that keeps me isolated and shameful. That not having voice, fears and issues I deal with. my family not understanding my past and wat I felt. I walk out saying than… --- ## [Winter Solstice](https://talkingsober.com/t/winter-solstice/24896)
**Author:** [@KDR](https://talkingsober.com/u/KDR)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 4:13pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/winter-solstice/24896 "2025-12-22T16:13:07Z")
A few of my favorite quotes to express the Winter Solstice - a time for rest, reflection, and celebrating the light as it returns. --- ## [Step Twelve/Service](https://talkingsober.com/t/step-twelve-service/202724)
**Author:** [@theycallmera](https://talkingsober.com/u/theycallmera)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/step-twelve-service/202724 "2025-12-12T19:52:00Z")
Step Twelve: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” Let’s take a look at that again and break … --- ## [Listing reasons](https://talkingsober.com/t/listing-reasons/201919)
**Author:** [@Ivalstand](https://talkingsober.com/u/Ivalstand)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/listing-reasons/201919 "2025-11-19T21:50:25Z")
Did you make a list about the reasons you wanted to get sober? That’s the first thing I did the night I realized that my addiction had damaged my relationship to my brother and his wife, almost to the point of no return. … --- ## [Day zero: my first sober hour](https://talkingsober.com/t/day-zero-my-first-sober-hour/201887)
**Author:** [@Vinioliveira](https://talkingsober.com/u/Vinioliveira)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/day-zero-my-first-sober-hour/201887 "2025-11-18T15:07:40Z")
hey everyone, i’m vinicius, i’m 27, and my birthday is in a couple days, november 20. i decided this is the moment i’m changing my life for real. today is day zero for me, my first sober hours, and i’m honestly scared bu… --- ## [A supportive family](https://talkingsober.com/t/a-supportive-family/201835)
**Author:** [@Ivalstand](https://talkingsober.com/u/Ivalstand)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/a-supportive-family/201835 "2025-11-16T19:00:01Z")
8 days today! So my parents came to my apartment after we went to visit to my grandma and my uncle on Friday. My stepmom is massively into making funny little things from stuff like driftwood and random things she comes… --- ## [My annual check in](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-annual-check-in/201403)
**Author:** [@AndreaF](https://talkingsober.com/u/AndreaF)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-annual-check-in/201403 "2025-11-02T19:26:06Z")
Another year down!!! And I am also off all anxiety meds as planned :clap::clap::grin: AND down 20lbs!!! Yes it has been an amazing year. Living a very happy life. Finally forgiving others AND myself. At 59 years old fina… --- ## [4 days and counting](https://talkingsober.com/t/4-days-and-counting/201254)
**Author:** [@Moth](https://talkingsober.com/u/Moth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/4-days-and-counting/201254 "2025-10-29T14:25:59Z")
I am 4 days without using meth. And I feel absolutely awful. I am beyond exhausted. I have snapped at my best friend for wanting to help me. I was using very heavily for the past 6 months. I don’t even remember why I s… --- ## [Poetry and creative writing](https://talkingsober.com/t/poetry-and-creative-writing/188369)
**Author:** [@Ninishealingspace](https://talkingsober.com/u/Ninishealingspace)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 2:12am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/poetry-and-creative-writing/188369 "2025-10-13T02:12:07Z")
Writing down and processing your thoughts in a creative way can be a great distrsction from your addiction and a way to deal with the mental health issues that come with it --- ## [Daily Quotes by FYRE](https://talkingsober.com/t/daily-quotes-by-fyre/200695)
**Author:** [@FYRE](https://talkingsober.com/u/FYRE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/daily-quotes-by-fyre/200695 "2025-10-12T16:16:07Z")
I’ve had an idea to post a quote every morning here so keep checking back… Today’s quote: “The distance between who you are and who you want to be is just one choice away” F🔥 --- ## [All about perspective!](https://talkingsober.com/t/all-about-perspective/24)
**Author:** [@Leebee](https://talkingsober.com/u/Leebee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 10:51am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/all-about-perspective/24 "2025-10-08T10:51:47Z")
Try surrounding yourself with positive people. “As Jy met die semels meng gan die varke jou vreet”. Do things that make you feel good about yourself. Try a new excercise regime. Try eating healthy! Remember change start… --- ## [Building Healthy Habits](https://talkingsober.com/t/building-healthy-habits/166176)
**Author:** [@Katiee](https://talkingsober.com/u/Katiee)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/building-healthy-habits/166176 "2025-10-07T22:30:07Z")
Good morning everyone :hugs: what are some things you like to incorporate into your mornings/ days that help you continue on with your sobriety? Lately, I’ve been starting my day off with some peaceful yoga and it’s bee… --- ## [Share the world - photo of the day](https://talkingsober.com/t/share-the-world-photo-of-the-day/200075)
**Author:** [@OZARK](https://talkingsober.com/u/OZARK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 12:28pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/share-the-world-photo-of-the-day/200075 "2025-10-06T12:28:56Z")
Let’s post an inspirational photo from today. Something that amazed you, made you glad to be alive. Something meaningful for you and helped you today. I thought of this today when having a two day break in Cornwall Engla… --- ## [Sobriety Tattoo's](https://talkingsober.com/t/sobriety-tattoos/200228)
**Author:** [@OZARK](https://talkingsober.com/u/OZARK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/sobriety-tattoos/200228 "2025-09-28T21:19:26Z")
Has anyone opted for a tattoo that means something to them regarding their sobriety? Maybe a milestone? Or a visual reminder that you are on the right path every day staying substance free? --- ## [I’d like to recieve motivation tips](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-d-like-to-recieve-motivation-tips/200163)
**Author:** [@Uli431](https://talkingsober.com/u/Uli431)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/i-d-like-to-recieve-motivation-tips/200163 "2025-09-26T14:46:18Z")
I just have one day sober, I’ve never been a hardcore drinker but I don’t leave it for once. Even if I don’t do it often, it has produce the worst situations in my life, so I really want to stop it definitely. --- ## [Believe in Yourself from Experience](https://talkingsober.com/t/believe-in-yourself-from-experience/200098)
**Author:** [@lazarus817](https://talkingsober.com/u/lazarus817)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/believe-in-yourself-from-experience/200098 "2025-09-25T14:21:05Z")
I’ve struggled with self-confidence my whole life. I think that is the biggest part of my addiction. But you know what? I am created an image of my higher power! I can do these things because he is giving me the power i… --- ## [Addiction letter (Writing activity if interested)](https://talkingsober.com/t/addiction-letter-writing-activity-if-interested/199567)
**Author:** [@Simplyme1987](https://talkingsober.com/u/Simplyme1987)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/addiction-letter-writing-activity-if-interested/199567 "2025-09-22T18:31:26Z")
Dear Addiction, You have been a shadow in my bones, a whisper in the quiet, a fire in my veins that promised warmth but only left me hollow. You came to me in many forms alcohol, heroin, cocaine, meth, pills, smoke… --- ## [My daily motivation check in](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-daily-motivation-check-in/199656)
**Author:** [@Lucalds](https://talkingsober.com/u/Lucalds)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-daily-motivation-check-in/199656 "2025-09-11T11:39:45Z")
“I feel safe in the rhythm and flow of ever-changing life.” 1 I am grateful for the food I have at home 2 I am grateful for my newfound sobriety 3 I am grateful for having a family that loves me --- ## [My way from day one to present ❤️](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-way-from-day-one-to-present/152238)
**Author:** [@Sabrina80](https://talkingsober.com/u/Sabrina80)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/my-way-from-day-one-to-present/152238 "2025-09-08T18:38:03Z")
Here I am, once again. Because I failed. Again. After my last relapse I didn’t really took it all as serious as I should have. I feel shame, I didn’t want to come online because I feel bad. But I know I have to work th… --- ## [Recovery walk Saturday sept 6](https://talkingsober.com/t/recovery-walk-saturday-sept-6/199490)
**Author:** [@TanyaB](https://talkingsober.com/u/TanyaB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/recovery-walk-saturday-sept-6/199490 "2025-09-05T12:46:38Z")
Silver lake rochester mn there will be a walk for recovery. Starts at 8am registration speaker meeting at 9am then the walk! Hope to see yall there! --- ## [Keep pushing](https://talkingsober.com/t/keep-pushing/199297)
**Author:** [@Resilientaman](https://talkingsober.com/u/Resilientaman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 9:48am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/keep-pushing/199297 "2025-09-01T09:48:09Z")
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