**edited for those who are checking in throughout the year, if you're new to this thread I encourage you to read through the postings of our Dry January to get some inspiration and connection to the why and how some STers are going and staying dry!**
Well, hello there Slowtwitchers!
My inbox has been blowing up recently since we're nearing the end of 2020 (Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank fuuuuuuuuuuuu- you get the idea), and it's been refreshing and inspiring to read the latest messages reflecting back on everyone's relationship with alcohol through the year. I had thought about resurrecting this thread several times since about June, when I had thought for SURE we had finally hit rock bottom with this pandemic, and then another day that ended in Y came around and proved me wrong.
So, let's start 2021 off on the right foot, in control of one of our vices and investing a little bit back into ourselves with a healthy dose of discipline and teamwork!
If you're playing along for the first time, or are just now coming out of your sparking wine and cheese fog from the holidays and need a refresher, here's how this generally goes:
1. I'll be posting a check-in here every day throughout January. Feel free to read along, nod silently in agreement, or check in yourself for accountability. If you don't feel comfortable checking in publicly, I offer you my personal pompoms and private message inbox every day you need it.
2. Take this extra time to tune into your body. We all love data- keep track of your resting HR, hours slept, quality of sleep, how many chocolate chips you snarfed because you're missing your after dinner ritual, and how well you're otherwise staying hydrated. There are lots more metrics too, so share with the class what you're experiencing!
3. The goal of this month is to evaluate your relationship with alcohol. Some people will come into this thread to tell us that drinking is wrong and gross and we're awful humans for enjoying a nice single barrel bourbon every so often (come on, this IS the ST forum after all), but many others will share inspiring stories about their sobriety and encourage us to fulfill our promise to ourselves this month and potentially beyond. And, several of us will also discuss our favorite beverage of choice- the one that gets us through this month, and the one we're looking forward to after this period ends. Quality over quantity is a common theme here.
4. If you manage to succeed in staying dry for 31 days in January, that's a whole 8.5% of the year already spent sober!
So, are you ready? Let's jump in feet first and make this a great month!
Level II USAT Coach | Level 3 USAC Coach | NASM-CPT
Team Zoot | Tailwind Trailblazer
I can tell you why you're sick, I just can't write you an Rx
Well, hello there Slowtwitchers!
My inbox has been blowing up recently since we're nearing the end of 2020 (Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaank fuuuuuuuuuuuu- you get the idea), and it's been refreshing and inspiring to read the latest messages reflecting back on everyone's relationship with alcohol through the year. I had thought about resurrecting this thread several times since about June, when I had thought for SURE we had finally hit rock bottom with this pandemic, and then another day that ended in Y came around and proved me wrong.
So, let's start 2021 off on the right foot, in control of one of our vices and investing a little bit back into ourselves with a healthy dose of discipline and teamwork!
If you're playing along for the first time, or are just now coming out of your sparking wine and cheese fog from the holidays and need a refresher, here's how this generally goes:
1. I'll be posting a check-in here every day throughout January. Feel free to read along, nod silently in agreement, or check in yourself for accountability. If you don't feel comfortable checking in publicly, I offer you my personal pompoms and private message inbox every day you need it.
2. Take this extra time to tune into your body. We all love data- keep track of your resting HR, hours slept, quality of sleep, how many chocolate chips you snarfed because you're missing your after dinner ritual, and how well you're otherwise staying hydrated. There are lots more metrics too, so share with the class what you're experiencing!
3. The goal of this month is to evaluate your relationship with alcohol. Some people will come into this thread to tell us that drinking is wrong and gross and we're awful humans for enjoying a nice single barrel bourbon every so often (come on, this IS the ST forum after all), but many others will share inspiring stories about their sobriety and encourage us to fulfill our promise to ourselves this month and potentially beyond. And, several of us will also discuss our favorite beverage of choice- the one that gets us through this month, and the one we're looking forward to after this period ends. Quality over quantity is a common theme here.
4. If you manage to succeed in staying dry for 31 days in January, that's a whole 8.5% of the year already spent sober!
So, are you ready? Let's jump in feet first and make this a great month!
Level II USAT Coach | Level 3 USAC Coach | NASM-CPT
Team Zoot | Tailwind Trailblazer
I can tell you why you're sick, I just can't write you an Rx
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Dr_Cupcake: Feb 8, 21 8:05