Day 1: April 1, 2024
An Introduction:
Hello and welcome! You have stumbled upon Mindful in the Midwest, an online blog documenting one woman's journey to freedom from alcohol. Subscribe here to follow along with me, connect with others & share tips!
I started this blog because I have become frustrated with my drinking habits and I am finally making some changes in 2024. I recently joined an online mindful drinking program called "The Path" led by Annie Grace, who is the author of the book This Naked Mind. I want to have something to look back on when I am done with the program, perhaps to share with friends and family, so they can know what was going on inside my brain all year. So that's the impetus for this online journal. I am only including the entries that seem like they could be interesting or helpful to someone else. Maybe I'll expand to longer essays in the future... Who knows?
Drinks since April 1st: 0 (Here we go!)
My Why: To regain control of my energy and time-management.
What are My Thoughts Today? I am excited and nervous to start, but think I'm finally ready to try living Alcohol Free! I want to see how that feels.
Daily Affirmations:
1) I choose to live alcohol-free.
2) I respect and honor myself.
3) I am worthy of love and care.
4) I give myself patience to heal.
5) I have compassion for others.
6) I create beauty all around me.
