# Checking in daily to maintain focus #62
**URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024
**Category:** Life in Recovery
**Created:** [January 6, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024 "2024-01-06T15:28:24Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 112
### Author:  [@Naomi](https://talkingsober.com/u/Naomi)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2379 "2024-02-03T14:48:07Z")
Thanks for sharing your thought proces. There’s this two voices and one will win. I hope you’ll keep checking in with us and get past this stage soon. We are stronger than we often think. And although we have to do it ourselves, I am grateful we have this platform to share our thoughts, wins and struggles 🙏
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### Author:  [@Trixie1](https://talkingsober.com/u/Trixie1)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 2:49pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2380 "2024-02-03T14:49:34Z")
141 af
On a vacation to visit my best friend of of 40+ years (yes. I’m that old…I’m an Elder at 60!)
Odaat
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### Author:  [@tifflynn07](https://talkingsober.com/u/tifflynn07)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2381 "2024-02-03T15:01:05Z")
What a pretty picture…it makes me wanna snuggle on the sofa with hot chocolate and a book… I’ve always wanted to go to Canada. 🖤 stay safe and warm
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### Author:  [@Pickles](https://talkingsober.com/u/Pickles)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 3:01pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2382 "2024-02-03T15:01:05Z")
2-3-24 Three Year Anniversary
I’ll keep this short. Obviously by the heading I’m still AF. It’s still my choice and I don’t take it for granted. I’m learning & growing myself personally (and will be in self-discovery mode for the rest of my life). I try to remember to recognize, be grateful for, and acknowledge my blessings first before any tribulations each & every day. Mindfulness is a key component to my foundation. Progress not perfection is my goal.
If you find you are not ready to fly solo at times be sure to come here for support BEFORE you do anything you’ll regret. That’s what community is for … connection & support from and to others. Choose connection over addiction … every . single . time. Keep moving ahead AF no matter how you may feel, what you tell yourself, or whatever happens to you. Good things, not just bad things, can trigger us to old behaviors. Be vigilant.
You are worth all the good things in life. Never let anyone or anything take away your self-esteem or recovery. You are worth redemption and forgiveness (if you feel you need it). Save yourself. The only one who is with you 100% of the time is YOU so no lying to yourself. Be the most authentic person you can be for yourself first. It’s not always easy but it is simple. Keep growing and looking ahead instead of behind you.
So much for keeping this short. Ramble over. Best wishes to all of you. The End.
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### Author:  [@tifflynn07](https://talkingsober.com/u/tifflynn07)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 3:06pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2383 "2024-02-03T15:06:19Z")
Day 34 AF
Going on a hike with my best friend to let off some steam and then out with her for an early girls day dinner.
I hope everyone has the most relaxing or accomplished Saturday, whichever you’re going for. 🖤
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### Author:  [@Pattycake](https://talkingsober.com/u/Pattycake)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 3:07pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2384 "2024-02-03T15:07:46Z")
Checking in on day 206.
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### Author:  [@Scorpn](https://talkingsober.com/u/Scorpn)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2385 "2024-02-03T16:10:56Z")
Day 481
Just goin with the flow today
Hope y’all are ok ❤🫂
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### Author:  [@JazzyS](https://talkingsober.com/u/JazzyS)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2386 "2024-02-03T17:24:49Z")
@mreeclee welcome back friend. Well done on your 6+ days of sobriety. Congrats on your new job. Wishing you luck in dealing with the discrimination suit… I’m sure that is not so easy. Here if you need to vent about it 🤗
@jonb WHOA 1 year is huge friend! Way to go with your bad self! 🎉 💪 🥳 I do hope you are able celebrate your achievement as you keep stacking up the days!
@tryingthisagain DAY 29!!! – looking forward to celebrating your 1 month with you tomorrow. Ugh – sorry friend – I can’t imagine having to deal with that infestation. Sending you calming energy as you have to deal with it – hopefully al will be sorted for you soon and brighter easier days ahead ❤
@mischa84 Oh that is great news love! I do hope you are able to find a way to clear your mind. Go on with you superwoman self – saw how you kicked ass in the challenge last month – keep that super power energy going girl! 💪
@Twizzlers Always love seeing your avatar pop up 🤗 I am sorry for the struggle and having to deal with the addiction balancing debate. It seems that the voices are strong and convincing right now. You know you really don’t want any mind altering substance – no dealers – no liquor stores! May need to go and revisit your earlier posts to see how far you have come. To remind yourself of why you wanted to become sober. You are so right – it is all a delusion. But – until you dissect it and see the truth behind the lies – until then, it will continue to try and overpower your thinking. I do hope you stay connected with us – talk it out – scream it out but just keep pushing forward 🤗
@iamthechange I had a lot of unmotivated days early on in my journey. It is ok to just be meh sometimes. I learned that I don’t always have to be “on” and its ok to rest (no shame in doing nothing at all). This storm will pass my friend. You will come out shining. Keep stacking on your amazing days!
> [@Lotusflower](#):
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> I have been doing the bare basics, taking it slow and steady, yet I am challenging myself to live and find joy in my present circumstances. I am alive and sober today. My children are healthy and happy. We have a warm home and food in the fridge and for this I am grateful.
Girl this is amazing! I do wish that the basic fundamentals were taught in school and were not like on the job training in our life. Grateful to see you putting in the work and utilizing your resources and your support. We really can not do this alone and nor should we have to. See you getting close to the one month mark of AF – you just keep kicking ass Des! 💪 🫂
@chevy55 Stay warm and safe Nick – my goodness winter storms are intense and scary. I do hope you keep your power 🤞
@pickles WOOT WOOT 3 years is amazing work. Love the reminder that good and bad things alike can be triggering and we need to be vigilant of both equally. Keep leading the way! 💪
You awesome warriors celebrating milestones — way to go champs!
Checking in on Saturday afternoon…
been a laid back start to the day. got up super early as i didn’t sleep much again - seems to be ok for me as i am still functioning and not to slap happy these days. got in my quality mom and coffee time. have caught up with my beautiful TS friends and now will try to get some work done. Life is good - i am glad that i started the day on the gratitude thread (always a great way to start).
Wishing everyone a wonderful addiction free day - sending you all so much love ❤ ❤
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### Author:  [@Lotusflower](https://talkingsober.com/u/Lotusflower)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2387 "2024-02-03T17:34:48Z")
Happy Saturday Jasmine. Thank you as always. I agree that gratitude is always the best way to start the day. Keep at it💛
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### Author:  [@RosaCanDo](https://talkingsober.com/u/RosaCanDo)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2388 "2024-02-03T17:43:23Z")
Need to go back and catch up! I’ll admit I was feeling pretty down yesterday and this morning, but shit happens and I have healthy ways to cope. I reached out to friends and family, I read some of a good book, I watched a movie I love (but it maybe wasn’t the best choice 😅) and I cuddled with my pup. I did some silly stuff like fall asleep on the couch and screw up my neck - oops. But it’s all good. My husband’s travel home didn’t go as planned and he had to stay the night in North Carolina. I had to cancel our plans for our overnight trip to Madison which was a big bummer. I have to argue for our money back after paying extra to cancel our reservation if necessary. I haven’t called back but I need to, I just really dislike those issues. He’s on the way home now though and it will cheer me up big time to see him. I’m glad I got the house somewhat tidied up last night so it’s not a wreck. I’m a homebody, I love being home but I was really looking forward to this mini vacation for my birthday after this week alone. I will gladly accept having him home, he didn’t want to be delayed either, and helping him have a restful afternoon and evening. Thanks for listening to my woes, they are pretty ridiculous after having written them out, I’m grateful he is safe and almost home. I’m grateful I’m so well loved by so many people who are there for me when I need them. I’m so so grateful for this little furry baby who is a joy in my life, sweet Lupe. She misses her papa too.
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### Author:  [@RosaCanDo](https://talkingsober.com/u/RosaCanDo)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 5:47pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2389 "2024-02-03T17:47:08Z")
@ELY83 those are some beautiful numbers! How fun, and what a lovely post. I’m grateful to call you a friend here and to be on this journey with you. 💗
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### Author:  [@PositiveThoughts](https://talkingsober.com/u/PositiveThoughts)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 5:52pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2390 "2024-02-03T17:52:17Z")
Checking in on a rainy Saturday. Day 15 sober.
Having a tough day, and feeling a bit down, due to chronic sleep deprivation. My 9 month old daughter is a lot of work these days, and overall I just find everyday life is exhausting. I find I have 2 or 3 great days per week where I get lots done and have a good energy flow — but on the other end, a lot of days I just wonder how I’m going to keep it all together.
Trying to just focus on what I have to be grateful for.
Have a great day and take care of yourself.
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### Author:  [@Twizzlers](https://talkingsober.com/u/Twizzlers)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2391 "2024-02-03T17:59:54Z")
> [@JazzyS](#):
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> revisit your earlier posts to see how far you have come. To remind yourself of why you wanted to become sober
So true!!
I was going to tidy the front garden today, but I decided it’s okay to just do nothing today. I did prepare everything so I can do it tomorrow. I have unpacked so quickly and have everything organised and I think all the upheaval has me thinking I always need to be doing something or I’m not doing enough.
I think my sobriety needs to come first today. The front garden will still be there tomorrow and il enjoy doing it.
I think this evening after I have walked Polly (doggy) I will make food and get on here.
After all everything inside the home is done, I pushed myself so much unpacking and building furniture etc.. it’s all done now. It still hasn’t sunk in that I’m home, and it’s an exciting experience and I just have to get settled in my mind.
Yes, so tonight just do the basics, and then relax on here and reading through my posts and everyone else’s is what I need. I don’t need to tidy the front garden I want to but it can wait until tomorrow.
Thank you everyone for your messages 😚
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### Author:  [@Maestro](https://talkingsober.com/u/Maestro)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 6:08pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2392 "2024-02-03T18:08:14Z")
Checking in on day 461 AF.
Haven’t been on here much recently, been struggling a little bit. No temptation to drink or anything, just had a lot of family stuff happening that’s taken over all of my thoughts and energy.
Really need a holiday.
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### Author:  [@JP123](https://talkingsober.com/u/JP123)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2393 "2024-02-03T18:18:57Z")
Checking in Day 25
Feeling empowered to keep riding the sober train. Choooo choooo 🚂 🙃
It’s a nice day here in Toronto.
Took the pup for a walk, making an apple cobbler and gonna do a bit of reading!
Grateful for second chances, my family and this community.
Sending strength and serenity to all ❣🙏🏼💐
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### Author:  [@Steve92](https://talkingsober.com/u/Steve92)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2394 "2024-02-03T18:19:03Z")
11 days weed free. 2005 days alcohol free. Lost a pool tournament last night and got pretty upset. Im not a graceful loser lol
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### Author:  [@Chevy55](https://talkingsober.com/u/Chevy55)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2395 "2024-02-03T18:33:37Z")
Lull in the storm, but it’s supposed to pick back up later this afternoon and go through till tomorrow. Still have power, so that’s great!
No snow plow yet (we’re on a private lane that’s about 500m long so hopefully he takes a swipe before it starts up again or he may not push through)
Spent two hours getting the roundabout cleared and road in front of house done, so less to do tomorrow after the second half.
I prefer the rain on the West Coast of Canada to the snow on the east coast, lol.
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### Author:  [@JazzyS](https://talkingsober.com/u/JazzyS)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2396 "2024-02-03T18:49:20Z")
congrats on your 2+ weeks of sobriety. OOF – it can’t ben easy with a 9 month old and gloomy winter days. Maybe talk to your doctor to see if you need a vitamin boost? I am sending you energy and love friend – it will get easier. I do hope you are able to catch up on some sleep soon.
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### Author:  [@JazzyS](https://talkingsober.com/u/JazzyS)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2397 "2024-02-03T18:49:28Z")
I love that – It is totally ok to do nothing today. Even with a nothing day you have accomplished a lot – prep for garden work tomorrow, walk with Polly, make food, catch up on TS, stay sober for another 24 hours. Girl you should be proud. Glad you got all the unpacking done (you did do that mighty quick lol). Now it is time to breathe.
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### Author:  [@Naomi](https://talkingsober.com/u/Naomi)
#### Post date: [February 3, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-62/177024/2398 "2024-02-03T19:48:29Z")
Day 62
Chilling on the couch watching Landscapers after a day of chores. Cleaned the house, did some laundry and dyed my hair. Everything (including me) is shiny again 🫧
Unfortunately doggo isn’t feeling too well and vomited a few times. I’m keeping an eye on him, hopefully it’s nothing serious.
I love slow weekends without any appointments, especially after a busy week. The only obligation is to recharge my battery 🦥
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