[madisgram]

wow an excellent article!!! the only one i'm a little skeptical of is #41 as the list says it all. hope you find some helpful use of it. especially those struggling or are new to recovery.

1. Don’t underestimate your disease. Every single person does at first.
2. Take care of yourself spiritually. Be mindful of your connection to your higher power today.
3. Ignore the dismal relapse rates. You are creating your own success.
4. Make a zero tolerance policy with yourself concerning relapse. Don’t even allow your mind to go there. ETC.

http://www.spiritualriver.com/101-he...ean-and-sober/

[ladyjane4rent]

I found these helpful:

7. Don’t confuse enthusiasm for action. Figure out what you need to do to stay sober and then do it.
33. Start a free blog over at blogger.com and tell the world about your progress in recovery. Figure out your own tips on staying sober. <----Ha!!! I did earlier today!!![[[just wish someone would talk to me on it, lol]]]
49. Practice humility. Always be in “learning mode.” <---I did this today by seding my blog to a few people I know, I am not happy about others readng my thoughts but I think I need it.

I have been doing these and ended up with only 1.5 glass of wine because I was too tired to drink at 1030 at night when I got done:

15. Rearrange all the furniture in your house. Anything to get through the night sometimes.
16. Clean your house from top to bottom. Same as above.

I did notice he ran out of ideas toward the end and reworded things already listed but I got a lot of ideas for what to do my next night off work when I want to drink.
Thanks for sharing