Good morning, fellow sobernauts, IWNDWYT, 😁!

We may be anonymous strangers on the internet, but we have one thing in common. We may be a world apart, but we’re here together!

Welcome to the 24 hour pledge! I’m pledging myself to not drinking today, and invite you to do the same. Maybe you’re new to c/stop drinking and have a hard time deciding what to do next. Maybe you’re like me and feel you need a daily commitment or maybe you’ve been sober for a long time and want to inspire others.

It doesn’t matter if you’re still hung over from a three day bender or been sober for years, if you just woke up or have already completed a sober day. For the next 24 hours, let’s not drink alcohol!

IWNDWYT

I have been consistent since January 2. Took a bit of time but sleep pattern and quality and length without interruption have improved significantly in the past 3 or so weeks.

I still desire alcohol from time to time but thinking about HALT the BS (am I Hungry Angry Lonely Tired or Thirsty Bored Stressed or Sad) noted in one of the pinned posts helps me refocus on what I really need to address.

Another poster noted that ‘micro-connections’, just being somewhere and having some sort of interaction with anyone was an important need for them. That resonated with me. Less resistant to my company’s push for more time physically in the office. I know I am at least equally productive from home but I am realizing that the office provides mental health benefits for me.

I am also trying to become more intentional with my time online, leading to my adding IWNDST (I Will Not Doom Scroll Today) to my “~daily” posts here. Again to protect my mental health.

Next up… trying to insert more, and more consistent, physical activity into my day and week. Feels like a stretch goal right now. 😳