Hey Jay - great job on 81/2 days of sobriety.
I do know that we need to fill our times with other activities that keep us occupied and focused on other things other than our DOC.
some ideas to help with the boredom…I was just reviewing this list for myself today 
- Ride a bicycle.
- Go for a walk.
- Meet a friend for lunch.
- Read a book.
- Play a board game.
- Try a new nonalcoholic drink.
- Attend an exercise class.
- Organize old photos, albums or books.
- Cook dinner.
- Bake cookies.
- Volunteer in your community.
- Write a kind thank-you note.
- Play with your pet.
- Binge a few episodes of a favorite TV show.
- Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in awhile.
- Pick up a new hobby through classes or online tutorials.
- Collect items from around your home for donation.
- Go for a run.
- Play a game with your child.
- Clean your home.
- Meditate or pray.
- Learn a new language with books or an app.
- Try at-home exercises like crunches or planks.
- Help your child with their homework.
- Clean out your car.
- Print and frame digital photos from your phone.
- Take a nap.
- Go to the movies.
- Meal-prep lunches for the workweek.
- Catch up on errands like laundry.
- Walk your dog.
- Finish a home-improvement project.
- Call an elderly relative.
- Plant a garden in your yard (or join a community garden).
- Write in a journal.
- Do a crossword puzzle.
- Plan a vacation (or staycation).
- Make it an early night and head to bed.
- Stream a movie online.
- Run yourself a hot bath.
- Catch up on your favorite podcast.
- Take yourself out for ice cream.
- Brew a pot of tea.
- Put together a jigsaw puzzle.
- Write a poem.
- Try mindfulness techniques.
- Catch up on budgeting for the month.
- Visit a local museum.
- Update or polish your resume.
- Practice yoga.