Month: July 2021

People typically leave jobs that are static and tedious because there are no new challenges to face. Through coaching others, I have found that making time for important activities is one of the big bottlenecks. However, if you are able to schedule your time, it can be a game-changer. It’s working on your goals each day that brings happiness. Most people set goals and think they will achieve happiness when they reach their goals.

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If boredom leads to daydreaming that sparks creative thinking, that could be a good thing. But if boredom causes you to indulge in dangerous behavior, like substance abuse or self-harm, the results are likely to be bad. About four years in I got a call from someone I knew saying his friend couldn’t stop drinking and had tried to kill himself – and as I was sober would I meet up with him to see if I could help? I was happy to – but I was worried he wasn’t going to make it. He was in a terrible way, shook constantly and attempted suicide again afterwards.

You may need to make other changes

But at home, it’s easy to get a bit too comfortable… you can get a long way down a bottle when you are sitting in front of the TV half-watching some series to pass the time. If, for example, you know you get bored between 2-5 pm, then schedule an enjoyable activity to do during those times. That being said, if you are able to start your sober journey with a feeling of happiness, these challenges can be easily overcome. Dr. Kennedy has treated a wide range of patients who turned to excessive drinking this past year. Some lost their jobs or shuttered their businesses, which left them without daily structure and the means to provide for their families. The psychological damage from the past year has caused sharp declines in physical health, including widespread weight gain and disruptions in sleep.

Signs of Becoming an Almost Alcoholic

• The best approach to treatment includes access to follow-up therapy, management of skills, group or peer support, strategies to prevent relapse and prescribed medications if needed.
• Many mothers now need to simultaneously work and provide child care.
• Boredom and binge drinking often go hand-in-hand, as drinking alcohol to pass the time and relieve boredom is a common occurrence.
• I have written and co-authored several bestselling books on how to succeed in life, life design, and the “future of work.” One of my books has sold more than 450,000 physical and digital copies.
• There are many reasons why you may find yourself illuminated by the refrigerator light every time you’re feeling a bit restless.

There is a strong relationship between boredom, stress, and drug or alcohol use. It’s therefore no surprise that during the pandemic, the rate of alcohol consumption increased among people that reported COVID-19 related stress. The pandemic has been here and, at the time of this writing, is continuing to keep our world in a state of flux.

The Sober School

An increasing number of studies show that one way of coping with pandemic-induced stress, boredom, stress or isolation is drinking. Not drinking is a minor note in my life now but there are still judgmental drinking because of boredom people out there. It’s good to take your time before you decide how to navigate a new reality. As the sober years mounted up, I realised that drinking was a symptom of something bigger underneath.

Break the Boredom Drinking Loop

• It signals a feeling of satisfaction, pleasure, or reward, encouraging us to repeat the behavior that led to this good feeling.
• And to stay motivated, take a moment to jot down in a journal how you feel after making progress in your hobby.
• Finding resources for ongoing drinking issues, even when simply drinking out of boredom, can make a world of difference.

Brainstorm a List of More Fulfilling and Rewarding Things to Do – Then Do Them