41 Healthy Activities to do Instead of Drinking
by stephanie reck Have you recently stopped drinking or desire to, but feel you would have nothing to do? I have composed a list of healthy activities that can replace drinking. However, no activity can replace the life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. If you are not a Christian, will power alone or self-help groups, cannot be enough. The power for lasting change and hope is in Jesus Christ. How do I know this? Because I have attempted recovery before in my own strength and will power, and I was defeated every time. But there is hope, you do not have to live defeated. If you have had a history of alcohol abuse/addiction finding other things to do can be quite a challenge. Our natural reaction to a stressful day, busy day, or difficult day is to unwind with our bottle or glass of alcohol of choice. We believe that alcohol relaxes us, soothes us, and is a reward for enduring hard times. However, there are other healthier alternatives to drinking: 1. Read a book 2. Do a Bible study online 3. Garden/plant flowers or an herb garden 4. Talk a walk/exercise 5. Clean your closets-purge the old out 6. Write an article or blog post 7. Journal 8. Watch a funny sitcom or movie 9. Participate in an online Christ-centered recovery program like, www.settingthecaptivesfree.com 10. Eat out to eat at your favorite restaurant 11. Go on a nature trail 12. Paint a room or paint something 13. Become a bird watcher 14. Do home repairs or remodeling 15. Go for a bike ride 16. Go to the library 17. Play a favorite board game 18. Listen to praise music and sing 19. Attend a Bible study and/or attend church 20. Visit a museum, park, or zoo 21. Go for a swim 22. Take a walk on the beach 23. Get coffee at your favorite coffee shop 24. Go on a picnic 25. Go to a local community festival 26. Go canoeing 27. Take your dog for a walk 28. Try a new recipe 29. Fly a kite 30. Have breakfast in bed 31. Go to a movie and get the popcorn 32. Pray 33. Drink tea in the afternoon outside 34. Have a spa day at home 35. Take a drive and go exploring 36. Go to lunch with a friend 37. Attend a play 38. Call a friend or family member to catch up 39. Write that book you have been putting off 40. Try the herb Kudzu to help with urges and desires 41. If you have the money budgeted, do a little shopping Do not get drunk on wine which leads to debauchery, instead, be filled with the spirit. Ephesians 5:18 Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat. Proverbs 23:20 The first 60-90 days of staying free of alcohol will be a transition time, it may seem strange and difficult; especially as you are trying to find new things to occupy your time. You will need to put away the places, people, and things that could cause you to stumble. God will make new connections for you, and He will place new desires in you. What about you, what healthier activities do you like to do instead of drinking? Please share with our readers. Stephanie R. Reck, LMSW, LBT, BCCC Stephanie Reck, Coaching & Consultation Services www.stephaniereck.com [email protected] Stephanie Reck Coaching & Consultation Services, @2024 Author of, "Disciplining Your Mind 30 Days to a Better You!" Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com |
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