Refiloe Mofokeng
Refiloe Mofokeng
Learning to Accept Boredom in Sobriety
Learning to Accept Boredom in Sobriety
Learning to Accept Boredom in Sobriety
Friday 5th May 2023
Join Refiloe Mofokeng on 'Sunkissed and Sober' as she explores boredom in sobriety, offering insights and a grounding somatic practice.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Boredom in sobriety is a common and normal response, especially in early recovery
- Boredom is not inherently bad and can offer clarity, calm, and creativity
- The podcast challenges the notion that sobriety is not boring, promoting the acceptance of boredom as a part of the journey
- The episode shares a somatic practice to navigate feelings of boredom or discomfort, encouraging self-awareness and personal growth
- Acknowledging and embracing feelings of boredom can lead to unexpected gifts and self-discovery
In acknowledging that you feel bored and not running away from this, you allow yourself to metabolize the sensation and you open yourself to exploring and appreciating the gifts that boredom could share with you, be it stillness or creativity or whatever other helpful gift your boredom gives you.
Ever felt that pang of boredom hit harder since you stopped drinking? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Sunkissed and Sober', Refiloe Mofokeng tackles the often-overlooked aspect of sobriety: boredom. She opens up about how boredom is a natural part of the journey and why it’s actually a sign of progress, not a setback. Refiloe explains that boredom can be a window to self-discovery, offering a chance to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.
She shares her own experiences and insights, making it clear that feeling bored is not only normal but can also be liberating. The episode dives into the unexpected gifts that come with boredom, like clarity and creativity, and how they can enrich your sober life. To help you manage those moments of discomfort, Refiloe introduces a simple somatic practice designed to ground you and enhance self-awareness.
Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this path for a while, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to embrace every part of the journey, even the boring bits.