# Checking in daily to maintain focus #82
**URL:** https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811
**Category:** Life in Recovery
**Created:** [December 15, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811 "2025-12-15T13:00:41Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 5
### Author:  [@ceejayboi](https://talkingsober.com/u/ceejayboi)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 12:35am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/83 "2025-12-17T00:35:24Z")
Night check in
I had a frustrating day at work and felt like picking up a drink on the way home. I didn’t of course because I am stronger then the craving. Also on a side note I have 1 cigarette left and I think I am gonna start the patch tonight to quit smoking. Am I crazy to think I can do both so close in days together. I just hate the addictions I have and wanna be free and healthy.
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### Author:  [@NewEnglander1970](https://talkingsober.com/u/NewEnglander1970)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 12:51am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/84 "2025-12-17T00:51:22Z")
Good Evening… 399 days. I give out chips for various lengths of sobriety at my noon meeting. I received my 90 day chip there when I was released from treatment. I found a group, a sponsor, and became active in that group. These were suggestions that I repeatedly overlooked. I’m so grateful I gave myself a chance rather than the self sabotage train I continually boarded. I pray for anyone sick and suffering. I’m not cured, but TODAY is not my day to give in. 👍🙏💪😊
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### Author:  [@CanadianGirl](https://talkingsober.com/u/CanadianGirl)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/85 "2025-12-17T01:02:08Z")
Day 355
Still here. Still sober
Hope everyone has had a good day .
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### Author:  [@s\_unrelax](https://talkingsober.com/u/s_unrelax)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 1:14am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/86 "2025-12-17T01:14:57Z")
**Day 70 – Free From Alcohol and Smoking**
Today I completed 70 days clean from alcohol and smoking. I’m truly grateful for this journey.
Before these 70 days, I was very confused and lost, with a lot of fear about life—financial problems and job issues. When I started Day 1, I had a USD 300 credit card due, and I kept thinking about how I would pay it. Almost all my expenses were because of drinking.
But today, I can proudly say that I cleared it on time, and now I have more than that amount saved. All of this is because of the Higher Power I believe in. I’m sure that if I stay honest, miracles will happen.
I’m rebuilding my life one day at a time.
I attended an online meeting early this morning at 5 a.m. I also took my dog for a short walk. Now I need to plan for next year. I’m planning to visit the UAE again for two months to search for a job. Before that, I need to learn a course and reshape my résumé.
I know I need to stack up more sober days—one day at a time—staying away from that sucker peg.
Hope everyone is doing well.
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### Author:  [@StacyAnn](https://talkingsober.com/u/StacyAnn)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 2:23am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/87 "2025-12-17T02:23:02Z")
Night time check in. 167 days with no alcohol. Pushing on 6 months, it honestly doesn’t feel like it has been that long. Just halfassed reflecting that I started this journey over a year ago, and here I am… pushing 6 months AF.
Many, MANY, slips prior to this. Yet here I am. It feels good. Now if I could actually manage to stay on task with getting my body into better shape! Lord knows I need it. Getting older means I’m going to need better strength and stability. I’ll get there, baby steps. Feel like the motivation will come eventually.
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### Author:  [@Cjp](https://talkingsober.com/u/Cjp)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 2:31am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/88 "2025-12-17T02:31:00Z")
Im so sorry for your loss @RichardD1013
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### Author:  [@Just\_Laura](https://talkingsober.com/u/Just_Laura)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/89 "2025-12-17T02:56:17Z")
1035
Still doing okay 👍 Working on yourself is tiring 😪
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### Author:  [@NewEnglander1970](https://talkingsober.com/u/NewEnglander1970)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 3:51am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/90 "2025-12-17T03:51:43Z")
So glad you’re here. 💪
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### Author:  [@CBbonez](https://talkingsober.com/u/CBbonez)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 4:03am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/91 "2025-12-17T04:03:02Z")
Almost 24 days. Still here and going strong. Having moments for sure, but what gets me the most is trying to hold something without it shaking. You should see me use a screwdriver! FML that is entertaining, the screwdriver goes everywhere except onto the Damn screw. My nervous system is jacked and I read PAWS can go for a long time.
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### Author:  [@Mtrav0040](https://talkingsober.com/u/Mtrav0040)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 4:07am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/92 "2025-12-17T04:07:03Z")
180 days porn free,
85 days no weed,
388 days AF.
I’m doing OK. Just keep trying to put into perspective that I was in this relationship for the last 15 years. Now I’m not. And the things I want to see happen in my life are not going to happen over night. Nor should they. Fear of being alone is not a good foundation to build something new on.
The things that I want are probably not even the things that I need… and I should trust that all will come when it is supposed to. In the meantime time I can work to remain open and present to receive whatever might come my way.
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### Author:  [@Christophe](https://talkingsober.com/u/Christophe)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 5:07am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/93 "2025-12-17T05:07:30Z")
> [@StacyAnn](#):
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> Many, MANY, slips prior to this. Yet here I am. It feels good. Now if I could actually manage to stay on task with getting my body into better shape! Lord knows I need it. Getting older means I’m going to need better strength and stability. I’ll get there, baby steps. Feel like the motivation will come eventually.
Hi @StacyAnn
Many, many slips prior to this, but also a lot of courage and perseverance. Thank you for being with us. One year of real awareness and you’ve been living differently for almost six months now. That’s beautiful.
I’m not telling you anything new, but to start with, we need very small actions, not big resolutions. Action creates impulse. Impulse creates dignity. Dignity creates motivation.
Every day you can take one micro-step towards health. What matters is repetition.
Have a good day.
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### Author:  [@Mno](https://talkingsober.com/u/Mno)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 5:19am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/94 "2025-12-17T05:19:02Z")
2384
Had a great ride yesterday. Rain predictors aren’t that trustworthy and I’m happy I trusted my own gut. It stayed dry, I rode for 5 hours, visited Luna’s grave as well as the ocean. I had time both to think and to do some meditative like stuff like I can do while riding. Love my new bike so much.
Back to work today, a bit quick but I’ll make do. One day at a time. I’m going to have as good a day as I possibly can and hope you will all do the same. Sober and clean. Much love from my ride.
@ceejayboi Actually quitting both (or all) addictive substances at the same time has a higher average success rate than trying to do it one by one. Good work! I’ll be rooting for you. You might want to hop over to the [Grumpy A-holes (quitting cigarettes/ nicotine products) (Part 2) - #1004 by Alexh666](https://talkingsober.com/t/grumpy-a-holes-quitting-cigarettes-nicotine-products-part-2/182657/1004) thread for some extra support with that particular effort. Nicotine is a beast but together we can beat that too!
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### Author:  [@Lucalds](https://talkingsober.com/u/Lucalds)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 6:21am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/95 "2025-12-17T06:21:45Z")
@CR84 Thanks …let it dry first 😉
@RichardD1013 sending love to your grandma passing! Take care 💙
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### Author:  [@Von100](https://talkingsober.com/u/Von100)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 6:27am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/96 "2025-12-17T06:27:10Z")
I’m so sorry my deepest sympathy! Addiction is a demon that takes us all to soon
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### Author:  [@StacyAnn](https://talkingsober.com/u/StacyAnn)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 6:47am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/97 "2025-12-17T06:47:11Z")
Thank you so much for your response.
> [@Christophe](#):
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> to start with, we need very small actions, not big resolutions. Action creates impulse. Impulse creates dignity. Dignity creates motivation.
This resonates❤️
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### Author:  [@Lucalds](https://talkingsober.com/u/Lucalds)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 6:50am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/98 "2025-12-17T06:50:40Z")
Hello everyone!
**DAY 111** - check in
Dreamed of my ex-best friend Andrea from Rome last night, the one I lived with back in the day. Haven’t spoken in a year; after 20 years as brothers, I blocked him because he’s stuck repeating the same mistakes with drugs. I couldn’t cope anymore with that influence: carrying the addict. Rome’s way too close to me now, and I can’t risk it.
Those early years at the beginning of our careers were fun but destructive, drugs, parties, and denial. While others thrived, we both were always stuck. Love him, and I miss having friends, but cutting active addicts is a hard but necessary sobriety step.
Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, hoping for a different result. I’ve lived it firsthand.
Staying clean takes strength, determination, and patience to build a new character. I’m grateful for my 4 years in AA Berlin (2015-2019); it’s supporting me now without a community. It’ll return when opportunity comes.
I chose myself, embracing this life’s test with all its nuances. I sound positive, but I struggle, a lot. Still, I reject that as my dominant narrative and choose the positive one. I got this!
Today I am grateful for:
- my old friends
- moving forward
- meeting a new version of myself
Wishing everyone a solid 24 sober hours!
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### Author:  [@Christophe](https://talkingsober.com/u/Christophe)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 7:16am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/99 "2025-12-17T07:16:20Z")
Day 3
Mistakes are not the end of the world. I always rise again without rationalizing.
Today, I have plans, and I have the energy and skill to carry them out. I won’t forget to take care of myself and stay grounded: food, sleep, and exercise are my foundations.
Have a great sober day, everyone! ❤👋
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### Author:  [@StacyAnn](https://talkingsober.com/u/StacyAnn)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 7:17am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/100 "2025-12-17T07:17:24Z")
You have a great sober day as well!!
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### Author:  [@DanielaJ](https://talkingsober.com/u/DanielaJ)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 8:32am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/101 "2025-12-17T08:32:37Z")
@anon10035965 I like how you aware you are of what you need to take care of yourself. I need to build a routine that sticks even when days get darker. Thank you for inspiring me!
> [@Amelie](#):
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> Only one way left for my heart to break. & that’s Open.
💜 Beautifully said 💜
@JasonFisher Have a great season and always be safe!
@RichardD1013 So sorry for your loss Richard ❤️🩹
@Chevy55 I hope the time comes when you can get back to training. Hang in there.
> [@KellyKelly](#):
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> I’m enjoying seeing people on here.. some starting their first days, and nearing their first year. Keep going, it is worth it.
Thank you! It helps so much to see you succeed. And congrats ob so many days AF and 100 days totally free 🙂
@ceejayboi I think it’s better to stop everything altogether. The risk is high that one addiction just replaces another and the old patterns remain. I think quitting smoking as well is a great decision. We’re here for you — you can do this!
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### Author:  [@DanielaJ](https://talkingsober.com/u/DanielaJ)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://talkingsober.com/t/checking-in-daily-to-maintain-focus-82/202811/102 "2025-12-17T08:37:31Z")
@s_unrelax 70 days - Wohooo! Amazing!!
> [@StacyAnn](#):
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> I’ll get there, baby steps.
Yes you will! I believe in you. You built a solid base to do it.
@CBbonez Hang in there. It will get better!
> [@Lucalds](#):
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> I chose myself, embracing this life’s test with all its nuances. I sound positive, but I struggle, a lot. Still, I reject that as my dominant narrative and choose the positive one. I got this!
Yeah friend, you got this! It takes a lot of courage to be honest to yourself like you do 💜 You will find a new community will be there when time is right. (And I hope I will, too.)
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