Life Week #121 - Soberism

Detect an addition is a one thing, fight with it is a second thing, accept it is the last thing

I am not an alcoholic (hopefully). However, I am aware of the bad impact of alcohol on the daily operation of the brain. This is why I would like to drastically limit the amount of this liquid I absorb ideally to zero. For the past couple of weeks, I tried to survive 10 days without a bit of alcohol and it seems impossible. On the one hand, I can't believe it, on the other - this is part of the circles I live in.

Part of our relationship building with my wife is periodical glasses of wine. They do not happen daily, but once or twice a week is a kinda must to chill out after the daily stresses.

Part of the relationship with our friends is also related to periodical meetings, let's say once in a while, which typically mean a couple of glasses of wine or whisky.

Part of periodical family celebrations also means celebrations with vodka or vine.

Summertime means periodical grills or other garden parties with beer or drinks.

Summer holidays mean warm long evenings perfect for a bottle of wine, or two.

All in all, it is impossible to survive without drinking anything for a long while. Sure, I am pretty confident that the daily amount of alcohol absorbed is lower than before, but I am still unhappy with the overall effect.

It makes me wonder what is currently better for myself - should I push myself to stay sober and get periodically stressed when I fail to achieve that or just let myself a bit of alcohol per week (eg 2/3 glasses of wine per week) with clear boundaries?

Summary

✅ Continued physical training

❌ Failed to stay sober for the whole week

Plan for week #122

💪 Continue physical training

😇 Stay positive for the whole crazy week