Recovery is a journey that is ongoing, but along the way, you can enjoy a variety of satisfying moments that help you persevere. Consider the benefits of having a hangover-free weekend and all the opportunities it opens up for your life. Here are just a few of those joyful benefits.
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- Waking up sober on weekend mornings feels refreshing and hopeful.
- You don’t feel sick to your stomach. You can eat a healthy breakfast and start your day.
- Your head isn’t pounding, and you can think clearly about how to spend the weekend hours.
- You can remember what happened last night, hold the memories and ponder the words and experiences of the night before.
- Your first look in the mirror in the morning isn’t a shock. Quitting alcohol allows your liver to repair itself, you’re not constantly in a dehydrated state, and your skin looks alive again.
- You can use your day to improve your mind and body instead of just trying to recover from a bad hangover.
- You have more energy, so you can organize your life better and manage your day better.
- You can use the money you used to drink up to start a new weekend hobby. Learn to kayak. Rent some skates. Go for a long hike.
- You don’t have to wonder what you did last night or worry about what consequences you’ll have to face when you find out.
- Your conversation improves because it’s filled with interesting topics and experiences instead of just retelling past boozy nights.
- You can be more honest with yourself and with everyone in your life because you’re not covering up for your drinking problem. As a result, you feel freer and more open.
- You will make better and healthier connections with others throughout the day because your judgment isn’t clouded by alcohol.
- You can make more effective plans for next week, next month, and next year because you know you’ll be functioning well in life.
- You can spend your weekend time doing enjoyable things with your sober friends and family without shame.
- You like yourself better and respect yourself more, which results in people liking you and being attracted to you.
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Keep these small pleasures in mind as you enter the weekend to motivate you to manage your thoughts and behaviors. Take a moment to explore our variety of books and recovery-related items at my12stepstore.com to help you make the most of your weekend time.
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