January 25 - Buy the motherf***ing book!


Fuck! You want to take a drink. You totally can, you know. Nobody is stopping you. Right now, you have the freedom to get up and go find some shit! So why aren’t you? You know what it leads to. The same miserable existence that you have known all too well. This time around, try to maintain the path and see what happens. The excitement of not knowing what the day, week, month, or year holds can be so thrilling. Ask someone with years of experience in recovery, and they will tell you if they settled for just not drinking/drugging, they would have sold themselves short when they got sober. You would too. So, stay with it. Hang the fuck in there. 
Reflections
What can you do to ensure that you stay sober today? What do you know to be true in your heart of hearts?
Daily Challenge
Write a letter to alcohol and drugs. Address them directly. Let them know how much they took from you. Then, burn it.



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366 Book - January 25

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June 17


We didn’t get sober just to get sober. We also didn’t get sober just to help other addicts/alcoholics get sober. Though it can be fulfilling to help another person on the road to recovery, it must also be considered that we have things we would like to do in our hearts and personal aspirations. Some of us prefer nothing more than to help others, and that’s wonderful, but stepping back into society and feeling useful and whole again can take many forms. Some of us take on a new skill or hobby, join a religious body, or get a Master’s degree in a chosen field (like Chelsea on the Sober Pod Recovery Podcast, becoming a Registered Nurse). There are many paths to personal fulfillment in recovery that can also lead to service. Through these new adventures, we genuinely demonstrate our recovery outside of the rooms of recovery.
Reflections
What are you doing with your newfound life?
Daily Challenge
Looking for your people? Your tribe? 
Try: https://www.meetup.com

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June 16


You don’t have to do anything if you don’t want to. Just say, “No.” No more overtime or doing things you don’t want to do for others. You have the right to say “no” at any time, and you don’t have to feel guilty about it. You get one time around on this ride, and that’s it. You don’t need to be wasting your fucking time trying to please others. Don’t forget, though, that you must participate. You must find your place and be satisfied with that position. What is it that you are supposed to do? Find that thing and do that with all your heart. It’s never too late to begin that journey. We have seen it done a thousand times. No matter how old you are, there is room for you, too. 
Reflections
What are you here to do?
Daily Challenge
Practice it today. Say “no” to someone.

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June 15


There is a saying in recovery: “Embrace the suck.” Or maybe it’s a saying I think should be in recovery. Not sure. Anyway! When everything is going wrong, and nothing seems to work out right, embrace the suck. And it does happen. When it rains, it pours, and problems pile up. It can be daunting to even think about how to get out of the pile of shit that accumulates. But it can be done if you embrace the suck! Failure is our biggest teacher. It may not be the most caring or loving teacher, but a teacher nonetheless. Don’t be afraid of it. Failure can teach you how to handle adversity better than any success ever could. This overwhelming amount of suck has been put in front of you because you can and will overcome it. It may take a lifetime, but if it can be done by a human, it can be done by you. And remember, you are only human, after all. 
Reflections
What is the next thing you should do today? What have you been putting off?
Daily Challenge
Tackle that thing with a vengeance, and don’t do anything else until that one thing is done. Lean into the suck. 



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366 Book - June 15

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Summary:
In this episode, Carl explores the idea of using artificial intelligence (AI) to help him get and remain sober. He engages in a chat with an AI program, seeking advice and guidance on practical steps to achieve sobriety. The conversation covers topics such as setting a date to stop drinking, seeking support from groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), removing temptations, identifying triggers, finding alternatives to drinking, and seeking professional help. The conversation also addresses the effectiveness of AA, the concept of "California sober", and the importance of developing a support network. The AI program provides practical suggestions and encourages Carl to take small steps towards sobriety.


Keywords:
sobriety, artificial intelligence, AI, getting sober, remaining sober, support groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, AA, triggers, alternatives to drinking, professional help, California sober, support network



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A.I. Sobriety

June 14 - Visit Facebook Group


H.A.L.T.S. - Hungry. Angry. Lonely. Tired. And sometimes Sad. These five things are really something to pay attention to. These five things can be indispensable in averting catastrophic consequences in our first few years (and beyond) of recovery. We never know in advance when these things will arise (that would be too easy), but we can pay attention to how we feel throughout our days and check in with ourselves often. Start with your body and look for signs of hunger or tiredness. Then move to your mind/emotions. Are your thoughts full of anger, sadness, or loneliness? Good indicators to check will be if you are arguing with someone, feeling a lack of motivation, or finding yourself on autopilot. When you check in and find that you have two out of the five things active or “going on,” it’s best to call someone or head to a meeting. The longer you hesitate to get food, calm down, address your emotions, or take a nap, the easier it will be to fly off the handle or, much worse, buy one. 
Reflections
When was the last time you used H.A.L.T. to identify your needs?
Daily Challenge
If you have never heard of H.A.L.T.s, give a shout-out on Sober Pod Live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberpod



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366 Book - January 25

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