@DryD sometimes you need to try new things . I found my enjoyment for doing math and reading when I became my better sober self . Not saying I sit down 24’7 and just read & do math, but now as I have my list of things I need to do for the day, sometimes I’ll add in some stuff that require reading, or studying .
I was a cook for quite some years in my 20’s, so sometimes I will cook a nice meal, or go check out a local restaurant (with no alcohol) and try their food because food has always been an enjoyment to me.
There’s a bunch of things you can do with outdoor activities, go for a walk, camping, bike riding, rollerblading, skateboarding… The list goes on .
Find social groups or clubs in your area.
Nothing wrong with finding a show to binge watch… I’m more of a gamer, so when I have time to game I will go all out sometimes . Call me lazy , but sometimes it’s nice to go into your own virtual world for a few hours and forget about everything.
Working out is a very good hobby, whether you do it at home with your own equipment, body, or even at the gym. It rewards you with natural highs, builds your confidence, health, and overall physical look.
Maybe even try something even like art, sewing, building something , woodwork.
There’s really so many things you can do on your free time. Sometimes when we’re so used to being under the influence, everything can feel “boring” , “numb” , black & grey when you’re first coming down off all that substance abuse…but that’s your body just readjusting back to the real world.
Finding your sober hobbies sometimes requires you to go out and try new things, and the more stuff you try and do, the more you’re gonna find out about your true sober self.
