Finding Joy in Sobriety: How to Fill Your Time Without Alcohol
Episode Overview
Find new hobbies to fill your time meaningfully. Connect with others who understand your journey. Join support groups for community and encouragement. Engage in activities that bring joy and fulfilment. Remember, recovery is about more than just staying sober.
Fill your time with your evolution.
Ever wondered what to do with all that extra time once you stop drinking? In this episode of 'Through the Glass Recovery', hosts Steve and Julie tackle the age-old question: how to fill those long, empty hours that alcohol used to occupy. They are joined by Peggy, a social worker and author, who shares her journey of finding new passions and activities after quitting alcohol.
Peggy discusses the challenges of dealing with boredom and how she filled her time with meaningful connections and hobbies like breadmaking and painting. The conversation also touches on the importance of connecting with others who understand your struggles, highlighting how support groups and community can play a crucial role in recovery. With a mix of personal stories and practical advice, this episode offers a treasure trove of ideas for anyone looking to enrich their sober life.
Whether you're newly sober or have been on this journey for a while, you'll find something valuable here. So why not tune in and get inspired to fill your time with activities that bring joy and fulfilment? After all, life is too short to be bored!