for your consideration
Things To Do Instead Of Drinking or Using
by Gabrielle Zitting
In our addiction, we tried many bars to find our favorite. In recovery, I highly suggest giving things a try even if you didn’t like them in the past. We get to start fresh in recovery and often end up finding new hobbies and interests.
- Visit a petstore
- Make a dream board
- Paint your nails
- Listen to music
- Take a nap
- Clean your space
- Go to the library
- Listen to a podcast
- Watch your favorite movie
- Grow a plant
- Write a letter to a friend
- Try a new recipe
- Walk in the park
- Learn a new language
- Try a new workout
- Play an instrument
- Meditate
- Take a bath / shower
- Write in a journal
- Read a book
- Plan a vacation
- Volunteer
- Play a board game
- Enjoy nature and the fresh air
- Research something that interests you
- Go hiking
- Watch a concert on youtube
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