100 things I was grateful for after 100 days alcohol-free :

1. No hangovers
2. Improved finances
3. Better sleep
4. Mood stability
5. Less depression
6. More time with family
7. Having high-quality alone time
8. Less shame
9. Fewer ‘foot in mouth’ moments
10. I can see life for what it really is (good and bad)
11. Addressing problems head on
12. Cleaner/healthier life
13. Not intentionally poisoning my brain
14. I can think a little clearer
15. Better memory (a little)
16. Real enjoyment of holidays
17. Better work 
18. More time in nature
19. More time doing physical exercise
20. Appreciating the small things
21. Active participation in family tasks 
22. Better connections with friends
23. Sober treats!
24. Slight weight reduction
25. Guilt-free pudding courses
26. Improved taste
27. Improved smell
28. Starting to address my shortcomings
29. Not hiding from life
30. Setting a better example for my daughter
31. Admitting I have a problem
32. Not going with the crowd for the sake of it 
33. Making my own choices 
34. More time
35. More reading
36. More focus 
37. Starting to look at what causes me pain/hurt and how to address these
38. Having courage to make a decision and stick to it
39. Being vulnerable to being judged by others
40. Not caring how others judge me – real friends won’t
41. Allowing my brain to heal – developing new neural pathways
42. Not being so full of semi-untruths/bullsh!t – being truer
43. Being at ease with the highs and lows of life
44. Improved liver function 
45. Improved bloods
46. Improved cholesterol
47. Improved skin condition
48. Improved eye condition – no more bloodshot/yellow eyes
49. No more irresponsible behaviour
50. No stupid decisions when drunk
51. No more taking drugs when drunk 
52. No more stupid injuries 
53. No more damaged clothes
54. No more damaged furniture
55. No more damaged relationships
56. Improved sex life
57. Improved relationship with partner
58. Knowing my partner is proud of me for trying
59. My psychiatrist telling me she doesn’t drink (and she’s a pretty smart cat)
60. Giving my bipolar brain the best chance of staying well
61. Improved outlook on life
62. Growth
63. Seeing others leading a happy/healthy life without alcohol shows it’s possible
64. Seeing my addiction for what it is
65. Being free from needing to drink while cooking
66. Being free from needing to drink while watching tv
67. Being free from needing to drink at every special occasion 
68. Trusting others with the reasons I’m not drinking
69. Not being an asshole when drunk
70. Being able to say no
71. Being present
72. Living my best possible life
73. Reducing medications because of improved wellness
74. Improved dietary choices 
75. Improved listening 
76. Really feeling my true feelings
77. Greater insight (important with Bipolar)
78. Constant reminders of complacency – ODAAT
79. Being able to tell real friends about my decision
80. Easier to carry the weekly shopping without lots of beer and wine!
81. Fewer cans and bottles to shamefully recycle
82. Being unsure about what the future holds 
83. Not having to hide actions from my family
84. Not being a liability at work
85. Living consciously
86. Laughing more
87. Smiling more
88. Being less stressed 
89. Lowered blood pressure
90. Enjoying the AF journey (not just the destination)
91. Not always following through on thoughts about alcohol
92. Change in habitual behaviour – for the better
93. Being in control of the situations I’m in
94. Always being able to drive!
95. Being part of an awesome community
96. Building up hours, which become days, which become months. Milestones help me reflect
97. Owning ‘what’s best for me’
98. Being more at peace
99. Looking forward to ‘finding peace in forever’
100. Being More.

100 Days Alcohol-Free!

I’ve reached this milestone a few times before, always because I had my mind set on a given target of AF days. I’ve dabbled with sobriety in the past, managing periods of over 6 months. However, I always fell back into the vicious cycle of having a few drinks that lead to binge drinking. So, this time, rather than being sober curious, I’ve decided to end my relationship with alcohol. Since the 2nd of June 2024 I’ve been taking it one day at a time.

This Time has to be different. This Time, I choose to live a happy, healthy life free from alcohol.

This Time I read these words and decided to call myself out on my own BS.

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