Fun in Sobriety ...............................

For some people, in order to have fun, alcohol or other substances need to be involved.  For instance, some individuals prefer to drink before a party to be more social or smoke marijuana to be more relaxed. In some situations, people may think that it is hard to find fun in sobriety due to lack of substances.

What if there are ways to enjoy sobriety?

What if sobriety can be fun? 

5 Ways to Enjoy Sobriety

• Become active - get a workout buddy or a trainer and take some time to go to the gym. Due to the release of the same endorphins that is released as in active substance use, this will help the brain produce more healthy endorphins. So not only does it help physically, but it also helps with sobriety.
  
  
• Participate in the things you enjoy - take a stroll in the park, take a morning walk, have a cup of coffee with friends or even visit the beach. Whatever you decide to do, make a plan each day to enjoy a fun activity!
  
  
• Take up a class/learn a new skill - A new craft is always something fun to do whether its art, skating, skateboarding etc. This will help you identify more things you enjoy and finding some things you are good at. Try it out! You’d be surprised at what you may find out about yourself.
  
  
• Attend activities with friends and family - attend family vacations, amusement parks or just travel. This would help build a strong support system and stronger bonds.
  
  
• Drink your favorite non-alcoholic drink if attending a party - if you were to attend a party or an event where alcohol is involved, order your favorite non-alcoholic drink and invite a friend for moral support.

Enjoy your sobriety​
Sobriety can be a fun, joyous thing! There is life beyond indulging in substances. In fact, sobriety can show you fascinating things about yourself and the world in a healthy way by finding things that you enjoy. Starting today, you can live a fulfilled life in sobriety.

Patricia Jallah is a Master Level Therapist Intern at TLC. She specializes in Substance Use Disorder treatment and works with adolescents (14-19 y/o), adults and seniors who also   experience depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder.​