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Written By:

Dr. Matthew A. D’Urso LMHC, LPCC

Content Manager:

Amy Leifeste

Editor:

Karena Mathis

Written By:

Dr. Matt A. D’Urso
LMHC, LPCC

Content Manager:

Amy Leifeste

Editor:

Karena Mathis

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Sober Activities

A sober life does not have to equal a boring life. There are many fun sober activities that await a person when our emotions are stable. With the help of our SoCal addiction center, you can learn not only how to get sober but how to stay sober and with the help of alumni and community events, you will not only strengthen your sobriety, but the bonds you create with others as well.

Hobbies and activities help to build confidence, increase your energy and think with a mindset of continuous self-improvement. It’s all part of the sober lifestyle.

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The Sober Lifestyle

The throes of addiction can make one feel as though substance abuse is the only way. The sober world seems hazy and unrealistic when peering at it through the fog of very personal war.

With work and perseverance, that fog can lift and the true clarity of a sober lifestyle can be revealed. When entering the beginning stages of recovery, there can be a lot of empty time that must be filled. When once we were high and running in place, now the legs of sobriety must be flexed for some true movement.

While living sober isn’t always easy, it is always worth it. Here are the beginning steps in establishing a lasting recovery:

  • One Day at a Time: Don’t think about what happened yesterday or what may happen tomorrow. It can be overwhelming to try to envision a future without something that took up such a huge portion of our past. Live one day at a time. Visualize not using today and only today. Over time, each sober day builds a sober life.
  • Sober Networking: Avoiding people who use doesn’t mean we have to be alone with our thoughts. Make new connections with like-minded sober individuals who can help illuminate the path to recovery.
  • Develop Sober Thinking: Identify methods of developing rational thinking and avoid self-defeating thoughts.
  • Be Honest With Yourself: Acknowledge that recovery may not always be easy, but it is necessary.

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For lifelong recovery, figuring out what we should do is only half of the equation. While it is helpful to know what should be done, it is equally important to outline what shouldn’t:

  • Avoid Social Triggers: Interactions that place us in situations where we may be tempted to use should be avoided.
  • Avoid Emotional Triggers: Don’t allow anger, resentment, or depression to take over your emotional state.
  • Avoid Risk Factors: Recognize behaviors that put sobriety at risk.
  • Avoid Isolation: Welcome support from friends and family, and learn how they can support their friend in sober living.
  • Avoid the Beat or Cheat: Maintain complete and total sobriety.

There is more to living a sober life than knowing the dos and don’ts of recovery. Building a new way of life means finding new ways to spend your time. Find out about the benefits of hobbies and activities in recovery.

Benefits of Hobbies and Activities in Recovery

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When you’re in recovery, you’ll no longer be spending time finding, using, and recovering from using your drug of choice. You need to fill that large hole in your schedule with something positive.

  • Find out what having fun without using feels like
  • Improve your social skills
  • Lessen your sense of isolation
  • Increase your motivation
  • Lower your stress level
  • Volunteer work
  • Boost your self-esteem

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List of Sober Activities

If you’re in addiction recovery treatment or a sober living home in Southern California, there are many fun, low-cost, or free sober activities available.

Fun Activities for Recovery Groups

  • Go to a sporting event
  • Board games
  • Play tourist in your own city
  • Community centers

Sober Individual Activities

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  • Discover a new author at the library
  • Go to the gym
  • Cooking
  • Take a class in anything
  • Take an online course
  • Museums
  • Arts and crafts
  • Study a new language
  • Reading a book

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We’re passionate about helping you overcome addiction because we’ve been there. With founders and many staff having gone through recovery themselves, our evidence-based treatment programs are built on a foundation of empathy & a desire to see you succeed. 

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Overcoming an addiction is difficult, but with help from our Orange County rehab, recovery is possible. Call our team now at 866-330-9449 to restart your life and begin fun sober activities today.

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