# Checking in daily to maintain focus #44
**URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134
**Category:** Life in Recovery
**Created:** [June 15, 2022, 9:34am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134 "2022-06-15T09:34:07Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 19
### Author:  [@Dolse71](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dolse71)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2022, 10:37pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/403 "2022-06-19T22:37:59Z")
one of the best decisions your ever going to make. Well done for putting your sobriety first.
---
### Author:  [@Dolse71](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dolse71)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2022, 10:39pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/404 "2022-06-19T22:39:04Z")
I smile everytime I see your clean days. š
---
### Author:  [@Misokatsu](https://talkingsober.com/u/Misokatsu)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2022, 10:50pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/406 "2022-06-19T22:50:13Z")
Excited for tomorrow!
---
### Author:  [@moonchild7994](https://talkingsober.com/u/moonchild7994)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2022, 11:17pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/407 "2022-06-19T23:17:38Z")
Checking in daily 2 years, 3 months and im not sure on days. I am too lazy to go back to the page. Anyway, I got my step one done w my sponsor yesterday!! It took almost 3 hours but I am so happy I did it and am working the programā¦ I love the program of NA and I am so happy it exists and that I am actually working a recovery program. I also got very personal and honest w my sponsor and told
Her some stuff I have never told anyoneā¦ she was so loving and caring. I felt free afterwards. Today the voice in my head that is negative wasnāt so loud. Work was busy and someone yelled at me and I got angry . It was a customer and I snapped back which I wasnāt too
Happy about but I just walked away and told someone else to deal with it. I need to work on being assertiveā¦ but yeah , I am so happy right now . I kind of started slacking on my walks and exercise the last however many weeks. Iām still the lowest I have weighed in the last 1 1/2 year but I am no where near close to my goal . I got
The motivation in to go back on my walks after work because that gets me in about 12-15000 steps a dayā¦ almost 700 calories burned. And the I got back on my workout but I deleted the email that has my schedule so Iām working on trying to get that back to me but I just did 100 Russian twists and 50 stair climbs. I lobe being active but I just want to get to my goal ā¦ but I know that no matter what size I am I will still have to deal with the internal struggles that make me feel guilt, shame and insecure. I know that by working a solid program, staying clean and doing therapy for my mental health and what not is going to help me work through those root issues ā¦ I am happy at the momentā¦ thank you ā¤
---
### Author:  [@WCan](https://talkingsober.com/u/WCan)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2022, 11:31pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/409 "2022-06-19T23:31:30Z")
Checking in day 644.
I hope everyone is still working hard to kick ass here šš»
Sober life is sooo much worth it šš»
Have a good day !
---
### Author:  [@DryIn785](https://talkingsober.com/u/DryIn785)
#### Post date: [June 19, 2022, 11:47pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/410 "2022-06-19T23:47:36Z")
A nap always makes the day better. Just looked around the apartment and Iām pleased. See, I used to be homeless and now that I have a place, I take care of it. Until I get on a bender. Then my place suffers the same neglect as my self care. But I got over myself and took care of it. Place looks better than it has in the last two months.
@Dansig That is sincerely one of the most heartwarming things Iāve ever read on TS! You really made my day, Iām happy for both of you! š¤
---
### Author:  [@Butterflymoonwoman](https://talkingsober.com/u/Butterflymoonwoman)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/411 "2022-06-20T01:46:57Z")
Awe thanks! Ur post totally made me smile too!!! Thanks for the support my friend!
---
### Author:  [@Dolse71](https://talkingsober.com/u/Dolse71)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 1:51am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/412 "2022-06-20T01:51:04Z")
itās sooooo close š
---
### Author:  [@Cjp](https://talkingsober.com/u/Cjp)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 2:31am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/413 "2022-06-20T02:31:18Z")
Iāve got a sponsor yaāll woot woot. Now the real work begins
---
### Author:  [@HappyDays](https://talkingsober.com/u/HappyDays)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 2:35am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/414 "2022-06-20T02:35:28Z")
Whats AF mean lol
---
### Author:  [@Becsta](https://talkingsober.com/u/Becsta)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 2:38am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/415 "2022-06-20T02:38:21Z")
Alcohol Free š
---
### Author:  [@HappyDays](https://talkingsober.com/u/HappyDays)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 2:42am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/416 "2022-06-20T02:42:48Z")
Omg thatās so funny I couldnāt figure it out of š¤£š
š¤£
---
### Author:  [@icebear](https://talkingsober.com/u/icebear)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 2:46am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/417 "2022-06-20T02:46:53Z")
Checking in at the end of day 373. Today was an amazing day. We had a little Fatherās day BBQ, and my dad was able to be there, along with other family in town. There was some beers and ciders there, and it actually felt _good_ to be sober and present. It is so lovely and freeing not obsessing about the next drink, not scheming ways to sneak more alcohol, not waking up with heart pounding anxiety hungover in the early morning hours. Instead, I get to go to bed clean and sober and wake up for summer sunshine and coffee feeling clear headed. Thatās well worth it. Happy Fatherās day to the fellow papas out there.
---
### Author:  [@Becsta](https://talkingsober.com/u/Becsta)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 2:50am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/418 "2022-06-20T02:50:16Z")
Checking in 3 Y, 3 Weeks Sober
Finally feel like Iām turning a corner on this covid. Managed to change my sheets and air out the bedroom, I feel so āinfectedā š· also managed to wash my hair, so thatās a huge win. Contemplated tweezering the greys from my head but then upon closer inspection with my glasses on, realised the process would be futile \*\* insert inward sigh \*\* . Iām trying to embrace the idea of allowing the greys to just be, and kind of blend with my hair, reality of getting older is hitting home lol. But like my mum likes to remind me, at least I have that opportunity \*\* insert eyeroll and obligatory āyes I know Mumā \*\*
Urgh Iām in a mood today, annoyed with everything and almost everyone. Deep breath. This too shall pass. At least Iām sober today. I know things could always be alot worse and I have alot to be grateful forā¦ so chin up guys and gals. Weāre here and doing our best. Thatās all we can do ā¤
---
### Author:  [@Becsta](https://talkingsober.com/u/Becsta)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 2:55am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/419 "2022-06-20T02:55:52Z")
Weāve all been there I think š
There was even a thread created about abbreviations at one point lol
> [@TS slang/abbreviations](https://talkingsober.com/t/ts-slang-abbreviations/121230):
>
> A member had a question about slang abbreviations, Iām not sure if there is a thread for that so letās do one if thereās not. Doc - Drug of Choice ODAAT- one day at a time. Please add on
---
### Author:  [@DryIn785](https://talkingsober.com/u/DryIn785)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 2:59am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/420 "2022-06-20T02:59:28Z")
About to turn in at the end of day 10. Had a reasonably good day, but I canāt help feeling a little gloomy since itās Fatherās Day. Probably wonāt sleep at all, since I had a nap earlier. This is bad because I gotta get up at 7am for an 8 oāclock appointment with my med doctor to add to the āgalaxy of pharmaceuticalsā Iām already taking. Everybody have a good night (or morning)!
---
### Author:  [@Noshame](https://talkingsober.com/u/Noshame)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 3:15am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/421 "2022-06-20T03:15:22Z")
Not the best day today
Just slept all day
Atleast i had my girlfriend by my side all day today napping with me š
I had today and have 2 more days off from work
Just ordered some dinner for me, and my girlfriend along with my 2 friends which are my roommates
Today is day 74 full days clean and sober
In about 45min Iāll have 75 full days
Right now itās 74days and 23hours and 45min clean and sober
---
### Author:  [@Its\_me\_Stella](https://talkingsober.com/u/Its_me_Stella)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 3:39am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/422 "2022-06-20T03:39:09Z")
Woooohooooo!!!
Itās always my favorite when someone takes their 30 day tags!!! I remember clearly how excited I was to make 30 days. I also remember how hard I fought to get them.
Great job.
---
### Author:  [@Shna](https://talkingsober.com/u/Shna)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 5:53am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/423 "2022-06-20T05:53:19Z")
Checking in at the end of day 64. Had a good day. BF was spoiled for fathers day. His kiddos took him out for brunch then I made us all a ham, cheesy hashbrown potatoes and a carrot green bean mixture. It was yummy! Gave a good night/day all.
---
### Author:  [@Mno](https://talkingsober.com/u/Mno)
#### Post date: [June 20, 2022, 7:16am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134/426 "2022-06-20T07:16:30Z")
1108
Coffee. Iām a little bit better each day but not symptom free yet. Considering if I should go back to work tomorrow. If I follow national guidelines I shouldnāt yet as itās day 8 since symptoms started and they say 10 days isolation max with symptoms. I do have some online training stuff to attend to. So letās do that. Iām sober and clean, as I hope and expect from all of you my friends. One day at a time.
I saw this pic, which has been in the family forever, published in a new book on the history of photography in Amsterdam. The photo is from 1933, and shows a riot during the great depression. The lady on the left is my great grandmother who I never knew in person but who was a formidable figure in my family, and in general in the Amsterdam of the first half of the 20th century.
On the day of her marriage she made this proposition to her husband-to-be: āEither you quit drinking now, once and for all, or this marriage is not going to happenā. My great grandfather choose the right thing or I wouldnāt have been here to tell the story. Clean and sober. Love.
[Previous page](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134.md?page=18)
[Next page](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-44/145134.md?page=20)