How to Celebrate New Year’s Sober
/For anyone struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drug use, New Year’s Eve celebrations can pose a major threat of indulging in those addictions. It’s an evening of celebration and partying for many, which may have you wondering how you can commemorate the day without turning to your addiction. However, it is totally possible to have a sober and enjoyable New Year’s without relapsing. Read on for some concrete ideas on exactly how to celebrate New Year’s sober.
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The Importance of Avoiding Triggering Situations
It’s important to reiterate that if you’re sober or are working on getting sober, it is absolutely essential that you stay away from situations that may lead to alcohol or drug use. This means you should avoid attending gatherings or parties where others will be using substances, or where you’ll be expected to do so.
Don’t attend a party and plan to not drink or use drugs if they’ll be present. You’re setting yourself up for a let-down that way, and it will inevitably be harmful to your healing process. A party isn’t worth a threat to the sobriety you’re working so hard to gain.
Ideas for a Fun and Sober New Year’s
So how can you enjoy New Year’s while staying sober? Here are a few ideas:
● Spend time with people who support you in your sobriety. It’s important to surround yourself with people who support you in your sobriety. If you’re working through an addiction to alcohol, your family and friends will likely be more than happy to leave alcohol out of any gathering you plan for New Year’s Eve. Also, don’t plan any events or get-togethers with the people you used to drink or use drugs with.
● Plan a board game night with family or (sober) friends. Keep it simple—a night of board games can be a fun and low-stress way to spend New Year’s Eve. Avoid the bar scene altogether and opt for the coziness of your home or a friend’s home. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy soda and some great snacks at the same time!
● Pop in a few movies and stay in for the evening. Another way to enjoy a quiet night in is to plan to watch movies you love or movies you’ve wanted to watch for a while. You could do this with family, friends or by yourself. This is a great way to keep the evening relaxing without introducing potentially detrimental situations.
● Have a bonfire. Enjoy the great outdoors with a cozy bonfire. You can also play yard games like washers or horseshoes, and you might even enjoy roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over the open fire.
Magnolia Farm Can Help in 2020
Now that you know how to celebrate New Year’s sober, we hope you enjoy a relaxing, fun, and peaceful evening. However, if you feel that you need further assistance in maintaining your sobriety, Magnolia Farm can help. We’re a sober living home community for women in beautiful Hollywood, SC. Join us in 2020 to achieve sobriety and retake control of your life.