Snow and bored

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Wondering what 2 do inside with the snow outside. I have been clean for 1 year and 1 month and 2 weeks and i hate being bored. I got my 2 dogs but still i get bored and all i want 2 do is sleep

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I believe boredom is necessary for introspection and self reflection.
I think it’s healthy for us to embrace boredom and the other day I’d seen a video of a man talking about how boredom is necessary because it inspires us to do things like learn a new hobby.
I know this doesn’t solve your boredom problem :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
But I have learned to welcome my boredom as a time to let my body and my mind just exist without constant distraction or stimulation.

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Welcome aboard @Elmogirl Karly :upside_down_face:
If Im stuck inside i like to bake, then eat it :sweat_smile:
I also like to have a mini spring clean, burn energy and make everywhere feel nice and fresh.
Or catch up on some books or movies you haven’t had chance to see yet…
Maybe some art …
Theres are lots of things :upside_down_face:

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That sounds like heaven to me :grin:

Seriously though - being bored can be a drag sometimes. I’ve gotten better at it but I still sometimes catch myself wishing I had some spice in my day. It’s a feeling I’m learning to live with, with acceptance :innocent:

Welcome to Talking Sober :wave: :slightly_smiling_face:

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I very much understand boredom. It used to be my no.1 reason for drinking, so it was something I had to get used to once I quit. I’m in NY and laid off right now for the entire month of January!

Hibernating does sound like the dream, but I know it only makes me exhausted and SAD. It was this time of year when I tried AA for the first time, years ago. Idk if you attend meetings, but it can help give some routine. This year tho, I’m on the same page as @LittleMissL Today I cooked every meal/snack from scratch(chicken quesadillas and homemade spaghetti and meatballs, then apple cobbler for dessert). That alone killed 4 hours of the day, plus kept the house nice and toasty :smiling_face: I’ve enjoyed making jewelry with my daughter too, which was something I used to do often, before my addictions took over. I’m also using this time to catch up on things I’ve been putting off bc now I have zero excuses. I already made a to do list for tomorrow.

You just need to find what speaks to you. Welcome to the forum :heart:

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Have you thought of starting a side hustle to make some extra $$$?

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Can you think of it differently? Instead of “snow, board”, how about snowboard?