Day 8 - Friday 28th April 2017

One Week down....

Today is my first week anniversary - hooray!  I woke up having had the best sleep I have had in ages, waking up at 5am after a good 7 hours uninterrupted sleep.  Despite it still being a bit early, it felt good.

It's been a mixed bag this week.   Lots of motivation at the outset, coupled with a bit of excitement about making such a big change.  However, along with that have been the lows - the pining for my old habit, such as the enjoyment of shopping for wine and pining for it when I see others having a drink.

So, as I am now a week in, I thought I would reflect on what I have learnt. 

1.  I really believe I have the strength to do this.
2.  I sleep much better without wine and certainly don't miss waking up at 2.30 in the morning, fighting the losing battle of trying to get back to sleep as the alcohol does its best to keep me awake.
3.  I am more productive.  The washing and ironing piles have significantly reduced and whilst I don't expect anyone to be persuaded to give up drinking for that reason alone, I do feel like I am more 'on top of things' which in turn, reduces the daily pressures on me.
4.  If I keep wine in the house at this stage in my journey, I am likely to stray.  This journey will be easier without the constant reminder of what I can't have.
5.  I definitely find it easier to control what I eat and stick to a healthy diet when I don't drink.

I have also reflected on what the down sides have been.  In all honesty, I can't say there have been any other than the ups and downs of the battle between my naughty inner voice and my rational brain.  Hopefully, my naughty inner voice will give up trying so hard before long and I will have less of those moments.

I enter my second week feeling really positive but try to remind myself that it's still early days and I need to stay focused.

Big hugs,

Sxxxx