.... it concerns me because this choice has turned out not to be a good one for you in the past. You also wrote that you have some other supports in place but I want to encourage you at this relatively early stage not to quit doing what is working for you. Caring about others in the NN and letting them care about you (in spite of all the "bad" osteroops: stuff we know about one another!!) are important, meaningful connections. There is risk in letting them go.
You can participate once a day in the NN without checking FB, Twitter, or visiting other websites. A "tech diet" doesn't have to be 100% and in fact, you might be missing something you need each day by being so strict. Just my thoughts...
I had one of the worst work days yesterday in a long, long time. By 4 pm, I was mentally and emotionally wiped out. And in a very bad mood. I wasn't tempted to drink but I did think about how in the past, that first glass of wine after a day like this was SO REWARDING. It was nice to realize that I just needed to let time pass and I'd regain my equilibrium. I didn't try to "fix" myself -- just waited to get back to myself. And of course, after awhile I did. It seems so crazy now that I abused alcohol all those years trying (unsuccessfully) to fix something that didn't even need it!
For all people suffering a miserable spring - I feel your pain! And to all the dog-lovers - I share your joy. My Golden is 10.5 but still acts like she's about 3 (which sometimes makes her look pretty silly when a gray-faced dog behaves as she does!). She's fun, though, and I hope I never have a time without a pup in my life.
My job didn't look too bad to me this morning -- but I can imagine what it would have looked like if I'd had to face it with a hangover and all the shame and regret I'd have been feeling. No thanks!
Like Narilly says, Don't drink today. xx, NS
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