Glad it resonated with you! I also learned about keeping that list from here…as well as so much more…all vital to my sobriety and recovery. Talking Sober is a fantastic resource if you use it.
I will share some of my list to help get you started.
What I will gain from not drinking and how I want to live my life…
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Feel healthy, clear and strong - mentally and physically
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No hangovers ever!!
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Treating my husband with respect and no drunk fighting
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Self respect gets a major boost
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No more internal conflict about drinking and if/how can I cut down or stop
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Restful restorative uninterrupted sleep!!! (Still working on this one!)
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No waking up wondering where I am or who I am with
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Major pride in myself and all that I have and can accomplish
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A sense of peace and calm
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No more embarrassment and shame because of my drunk behavior
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Forgiving myself for past mistakes and terrible judgement
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No wondering what I did or how I hurt husband or others while drunk
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No treating people I love, including myself, poorly while drunk
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No drunk driving and possibly hurting self or others or jail
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No upset stomach from drinking
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No anxiety and near constant agitation when hungover
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No dark suicidal thoughts
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No shame around neighbors if I was loud and yelling or loud music
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No blackouts ever
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No overwhelming shame at my behavior
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No oversharing with strangers while drunk or making plans I will need to cancel
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Not having to check my phone in the middle of the night to delete social media posts - no drunk texting/emails/posts/calls
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Not be bloated and puffy and look haggard
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Major pride in myself and a boost in self esteem
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No hangovers ever again (this needs to be said twice!!!)
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No more excuses or lies
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Peace of mind
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Self respect, self esteem, self confidence, self love
