In honor of the spring equinox, I wanted to do a 30 day holistic sobriety challenge. It’s a time of rebirth and renewal and what better way to honor that than one tip a day to help us transform mind, body, and soul.
This was inspired by the Sober Weekly Tips I have on Pinterest combined with the 30 day energy cleanse. It’s to help you have bite sized, digestible pieces to begin building a foundation in your recovery journey while also taking the stress out of it.
Don’t forget to download your calendar.
WHAT’S YOUR WORD?
Pick a word that embodies what you want your sobriety journey or the next year to look/feel like. Pick it with intention. Choose it based on who you want to become. It’s going to help you stay committed to your recovery while serving as an anchor when those moments of doubt and frustration creep in.
MIND. BODY. SOUL.
Nourish your mind. Care for your body. Align with your soul. Do things that make you feel good about yourself while taking care of yourself. Let’s say you want to eat healthier but don’t like kale. Don’t eat kale just so you can be healthier. Instead eat the veggies you enjoy.
ONE BREATH AT A TIME
Rewrite your story one breath at a time.
Sometimes a day is too long. At times, a minute is eternal. In those moments, take it one breath at a time.
HOW DO YOU WANT TO FEEL?
One thing that really transformed my sobriety was when I stopped focusing on what I wanted and started focusing on how I wanted to feel. Do things that make you feel safe in your body, things that bring you happiness and peace and watch how different you become.
CREATE RITUALS
Transform the mundane into moments you cherish. Burn a candle while folding laundry. Meditate while washing dishes. Visualize what you want in the shower.
TAKE A CHANCE ON YOURSELF
You’re worth investing in yourself. So take a chance on yourself because at the end of the day, are you going to be more proud of the mistakes you’ve learned from or the chances you didn’t take?
CONNECT TO YOUR HEART
The heart sends more signals to the brain than the brain to the heart. Feel and heal from your heart. Listen to it and follow it with wild passionate abandon.
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DONATE/SELL OLD THINGS
Nothing clears stagnant energy more than releasing things that you no longer use/wear. The dress you keep saying you’ll wear again one day even though it’s been a few years? The sweater you just had to buy because it was on sale but it’s not really flattering? The pair of jeans that don’t fit quite right? Let them go. Make room for the new you to emerge.
INHALE PEACE. EXHALE FEAR.
Let your breath guide the way. Inhale everything that makes you happy. Exhale everything that brings you down.
SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECIES
Hebb’s Law says that neurons that fire together, wire together. So affirm your reality with empowering thoughts- “I am healed. I am at peace. I love myself.”
MAKE SOMETHING
When was the last time you made something with your hands- like baked bread or cake? Made a piece of jewelry? DIY decor? It helps to get out of your head, even if it’s for just a few moments. And I’m sure you know, but it’s worth mentioning that Pinterest is amazing for finding inspiration.
SHOW UP DIFFERENTLY
Start showing up like you deserve good things instead of having to atone for being who you are. When you wake up each day and walk into each room or place like you were divinely led, life starts happening in your favor.
CHOOSE OVER CAN’T
When we give ourselves a choice, we take our power back over whatever was controlling us. Even if you don’t feel like you have a choice in the matter, word it as if the choice is yours. Here’s an example- I can’t drink VS. I choose not to drink. “I can’t” sounds defeating but “I choose” makes you feel confident and empowered.
OWN YOUR DIVINITY
You are the result of exploding stars. The Universe is quite literally within you. So why settle for the world when you can have the entire universe? Ground into your power and own it with every fiber of your being.
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SAVOR THE FIRST SIP OF COFFEE/TEA
Have you ever had a quiet moment with yourself and that first sip? I mean, really enjoy it and feel pure bliss? If not, take a moment to savor the first sip of your morning coffee or tea.
IMAGINATION IS REALITY
Our brains don’t know the difference between what’s real and what’s not. So feed your mind with kind and empowering thoughts. Act like you’re already living the life you want.
SHOWER CLEANSE
Want an instant shift in energy? When you’re in the shower, imagine the water cleansing you beyond the physical. Imagine that it’s purifying you, purging the energetic debris- psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually.
ONLY SOUL YES
If it doesn’t set your soul on fire, then it’s not a soul yes. Say no to everything that doesn’t fill you with passion.
PURGE WRITE
Write down whatever is weighing heavy on your heart and mind. It can even be just about what a stressful day you had. Whatever is bothering you, write it down with pen and paper. When you’re done, safely burn it.
EVERY BREATH IS A NEW BEGINNING
Every breath you take holds the power to have a life defining moment- the moment when you decide you longer want to be a hostage to your pain, shackled to trauma, or to even let your current circumstances dictate your worth. You are that powerful. The new beginning you want is right here, waiting for you. Walk into it with each breath you take.
GO FOR A WALK
Get outside. Take in the scent of the fresh air. Feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. Look up at the clouds and sky. Admire the beauty of flowers. Hug a tree (it works wonders). Let the outdoors be your therapy.
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FEEL GRATITUDE
Don’t practice gratitude, FEEL gratitude.
Gratitude is about quality, not quantity. The more you feel it, the more you embody it.
AROMATHERAPY
Your favorite scented candle, the smell of fresh roasted coffee, or even inhaling essential oils does wonders for your mood and energy. Feeling down? Try inhaling lemon or sweet orange essential oil. Need to destress? Inhale lavender essential oil. Feeling tired? Try peppermint or grapefruit essential oil.
DECISIONS OVER INTENTIONS
Intentions are hopeful. Decisions are absolute. Make one decision today. It may change your life.
REDEFINE MEDITATION
We can sit down with our eyes closed everyday, but what happens when we open our eyes? Meditation isn’t just in stillness. It’s in the everyday moments. Treat each moment as a meditation.
YOU ARE THE ELIXIR
It’s not outside of you. It’s within you. It always has been. It always will be. Live life as the elixir.
HOPE. LOVE. FAITH.
Let hope fill your heart.
Let love be your weapon.
Let faith be your guide.
WEAR YOUR FAVORITE OUTFIT
There’s just something about your energy when you’re wearing something you really love. That confidence can be felt from everyone, including yourself. Because it’s coming from within. You know you look, and so, you feel great. Put on your favorite outfit. Even if you’re not going anywhere. Because this is about doing it for yourself.
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EMBRACE THE DARKNESS
We have to rise in the darkness before we can stand in the light. Own your shadows, own your anger, own your shame. Own everything that you think makes you unlovable. When you do, you’ll find the light, your light.
MANIFEST WITH INTENTION
Don’t focus on how to get what you want. Instead, focus on having what you want. When you align yourself with already having, you shift your energy into a state of receiving.
I hope you enjoy this challenge and that it makes sobriety a little easier on you.
I’ll see you soon…in the meantime, love yourself so much that even a Hallmark Christmas movie would be jealous.
