How To Be Mindful In Sobriety

“Believe more deeply. Hold your face up to the light, even though for the moment, you do not see.”

- Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous.


Did you know that the practice of mindfulness helps attain sobriety much faster than recovery schemes? Researches have shown that incorporating mindfulness in recovery shows extraordinary results.

So, today I’ll tell you how you can stay mindful in sobriety. These practices will help you remain calm, find peace within you and your surrounding, and stay sober.

  • Be present in the current moment
    Drugs and alcohol divert our minds from the present. They deteriorate our senses to feel the connection of our mind and body. The first law of mindfulness is to achieve a greater awareness of oneself. Pause for a moment and take notice of what's going around you. Halt your thought process and concentrate on your thoughts.

  • Meditate
    There’s no better way to practice mindfulness than meditating. Even counting your breaths helps you be mindful of your senses.

  • Read mindfulness books
    Mindfulness is a thing that comes from practice. Keep reading books on mindful meditation to learn it properly and fully attain its benefits.

  • Relax
    A great way to be mindful in a moment is to take a break and relax. Sit down, and take deep breaths. Make this a part of your busy schedule.

  • Accepting yourself
    Embracing your thoughts and accepting yourself is a great way to achieve mindfulness in sobriety. You have to let go of the past. Forgive yourself for the mistakes that you have done.

  • Make a gratitude list
    Maintaining a list of things you’re grateful for can both ignite your mindfulness practice and help in recovery. Keep a gratitude journal. Write at least one thing every day that has helped you pass the day with ease.

Affirmation:
Living in the past doesn’t do me any good. From today, I’ll live in the moment. I’ll be mindful of my body and senses.

Samantha Penn