Self Improvement

[W3H5]

I've considered packing in smoking, but I honestly enjoy a good puff, be it cigarette, pipe or cigar, of which I brought back some good quality ones from the UK)

Self Improvement: No Alcohol, Day 15.

Not sure what the point of giving it up was. Considering religion to fill the void.

Good man. I've been searching so long to fill the void that booze left in my life, I decided to become a Lay-Jedi [read- Jedi wannabe nerd]

The first few months were tough, drink being such a major part of my life in all aspects. When I got back from a months bender in London recently I knew it was the end of the road for me and since then haven't even thought about drinking despite being in the bar a few times.

 

[Cowboys965]

Getting a job for me, broke as hell at the moment and now, I seem to be getting invited to lots of big things which cost money and I'm scabbing off my parents and although they're cool with it if I work around the house, I don't really like as I feel like I owe them.

Doesn't help that every place seems to be rejecting me for a job.

May need to take the bit where I mention my Jagerbomb world record off.

Wherever will we find the money to start making Nurburgrings?!

 

[phillgt2002]

Lost 4 pounds by lifting only weights. Refrained from cursing, led to better conversations : D

Feeling good but still really shy. I need to work on this now that everything else is locked down.



Also. Should we just update our initial post ? That would save on alot of unneeded posts.

 

[MatskiMonk]

No Alcohol: Day 20

Have started to read some of the Bible, I also waxed two lines across my chest with double sided tape. The boredom is quite bad.

Decided to move to a bigger place, it's cheaper too, and it has a garden and garage... so all-round far better than the flat I'm in now, although the downer is I had to borrow £1500 off my boss to buy much needed new house stuff.

Anyhow, once I've actually finished moving I need to get on properly with this self-improvement thing. Not drinking alcohol is only the first step... I've wasted too much of my life already, I need to start achieving more! Seriously, I live on my own, I have NO money, there is no good reason why I don't get home from work and do a thousand crunches or something.. I think I'm just too damn lazy!

 

[W3H5]

On that note, I'm 2 and a half weeks off the drink. Still don't feel like having a beer.

@Mr. Monk - respect from me, for all it's worth, for getting off, I know how hard it is. Does the bible help? I found it a fascinating read, though I'm not converted by it.

I'm in the process of deciding whether to move or not myself. My rent just went up but I don't think I can be bothered with the whole moving thing.

Also, I've been doing qi gong breathing exercises which really help keep me chilled out.

 

[photonrider]

Self Improvement: No Alcohol, Day 15.

Not sure what the point of giving it up was. Considering religion to fill the void.

Giving it up for no point at all shows great deliberation. WTG. As for filling the void - serving your fellow man can be very time-consuming - if you need any ideas, that is.

On that note, I'm 2 and a half weeks off the drink. Still don't feel like having a beer.

@Mr. Monk - respect from me, for all it's worth, for getting off, I know how hard it is. Does the bible help? I found it a fascinating read, though I'm not converted by it.

I'm in the process of deciding whether to move or not myself. My rent just went up but I don't think I can be bothered with the whole moving thing.

Also, I've been doing qi gong breathing exercises which really help keep me chilled out.

Qi Gong is the bees' knees. Ever considered Tai Chi?

Good luck, Shemster; it's obvious you are battling your demons and winning. Very inspirational.

BTW - don't try to give up drinking and smoking simultaneously. It's a killer. You must have something to feed that infantile complex we all have of sucking on stuff.

My day was fairly good - a fruitful telephone call and an even more fruitful meeting that netted me a small (but juicy) contract that added another 20 labour hours per week to my business - maybe even with the likelihood of it turning into a permanent contract.

Well - the wheel turns - so maybe I was at a high point. Have to watch out for lows later

 

[Driving Park]

The big one is work ethic, or lack thereof. I have none whatsoever - never have - and it creates problems which will only compound (college etc.) unless I sit down and work until I get some form of motivation.

Physical shape - I'm very lightweight for my age (always have been, and I've been told it's a genetic thing on my mom's side of the family) and have decent strength, but aside from walking and using stairs a lot, I don't exercise. Part of the problem is time (college etc.), but even over the summer if I could get a gym membership and try to improve myself even a little bit I'd be happy.

Another one is trying not to get so angry at inanimate objects (or anything really), especially my awful laptop and even more awful phone (I know, first world problems, etc. ...but they really are pretty awful). Recently it's actually gotten worse, mainly because of the additional stress of college.

 

[axletramp]

My rent just went up but I don't think I can be bothered with the whole moving thing.

That extra £20 a year could stretch your finances to breaking point!

 

[Moglet]

I decided 2 weeks ago that it was time to sort my weight out. Since meeting my girlfriend I've gone from being a depressed recluse living with my parents playing games all day and working a crap job I hated, to having my own place, getting a promotion and getting out and about a lot more including travelling abroad.

Last week I joined the gym and have started my bulking up training while also adjusting my diet to eat better food and more of it. I've never felt better! 👍 If I'm ever struggling to carry on at the gym I just think back to how I used to be and then I can carry on. Why settle for average when your life could be even better?

 

[axletramp]

Good to hear. 👍 I'm putting all your recent motivation and success down to peer pressure from your over-achieving cat.

 

[Dean]

Well, I think I should “push” myself to stay at work for a full week, without going home.

 

[m8h3r]

April 9th I had my last alcoholic drink. I also gave up drugs. I've never touched anything illegal but I also don't take paracetamol or anything like that. First few weeks were hard but now I feel great. I don't want alcohol or drugs. Excuse my ramblings. I guess all I'm saying is that to anyone who is trying to give up just stay strong and it gets easier through time.

 

[Moglet]

Good to hear. 👍 I'm putting all your recent motivation and success down to peer pressure from your over-achieving cat.

He's started climbing the curtains and hanging from the top with just his front legs. I like to think he's doing upper body work.

 

[Submerged]

No Alcohol: Day 20

Have started to read some of the Bible, I also waxed two lines across my chest with double sided tape. The boredom is quite bad.

Decided to move to a bigger place, it's cheaper too, and it has a garden and garage... so all-round far better than the flat I'm in now, although the downer is I had to borrow £1500 off my boss to buy much needed new house stuff.

Anyhow, once I've actually finished moving I need to get on properly with this self-improvement thing. Not drinking alcohol is only the first step... I've wasted too much of my life already, I need to start achieving more! Seriously, I live on my own, I have NO money, there is no good reason why I don't get home from work and do a thousand crunches or something.. I think I'm just too damn lazy!

Take it that AA doesn't do anything for you?

Take up a hobby that involves you going out and about. Or doing sports.

 

[GTMail]

Well I've taken a few weeks off and packed the car up for the mountains. I'm currently staying at a small cabin away for everything. It's mostly me and my thoughts. I just figured I needed to get away from my life and everything that's going on. No cell reception except when I'm in town so I'll update when I can. So far I'm feeling pretty good. Doing some fishing and other activities.

 

[MatskiMonk]

Take it that AA doesn't do anything for you?

Take up a hobby that involves you going out and about. Or doing sports.

Went to AA with a friend a few years back, it really puts in perspective my drinking. The thing is, my drinking only got as bad as it did because it grew kind of organically (100+ units/week), then became habitual and there was a lot of dependency... some of the people at AA had turned to drink because of the death of children, some of them had properly had every part of their life ruined by it.. it's kind of made us feel a bit pathetic turning up because the only reason we had was lack of will power.

I have some hobbies, but without a few beers to get me started I lack the motivation.

April 9th I had my last alcoholic drink. I also gave up drugs. I've never touched anything illegal but I also don't take paracetamol or anything like that. First few weeks were hard but now I feel great. I don't want alcohol or drugs. Excuse my ramblings. I guess all I'm saying is that to anyone who is trying to give up just stay strong and it gets easier through time.

^this.

On that note, I'm 2 and a half weeks off the drink. Still don't feel like having a beer.

@Mr. Monk - respect from me, for all it's worth, for getting off, I know how hard it is. Does the bible help? I found it a fascinating read, though I'm not converted by it.

I'm in the process of deciding whether to move or not myself. My rent just went up but I don't think I can be bothered with the whole moving thing.

Also, I've been doing qi gong breathing exercises which really help keep me chilled out.

Thanks Mr. Shemster. The bible... well, I'm not converted, or saved, but I've found it has help me relax and switch off at the end of the day if I read it in bed. It is interesting though, to see what all the hype is about... I may still find faith.. who knows!

Giving it up for no point at all shows great deliberation. WTG. As for filling the void - serving your fellow man can be very time-consuming - if you need any ideas, that is.

Qi Gong is the bees' knees. Ever considered Tai Chi?

Thanks man, I may try Tai Chi once I've gotten moving and decorating out of the way.



.. and yes, 23 days, no alcohol.

 

[MUSC4EVER]

Im trying quite hard to get a job as ive been jobless all this year...but i know i can try harder..my main skill right now is procrasinating!!

..also my social life has taken a plunge this year because im broke!..

 

[m8h3r]

..my main skill right now is procrasinating!!

My teachers said I was quite the procrastinator myself. Maybe we should start a procrastinator business?

 

[alexlam24]

Well my teachers say I'm smart, but I'm lazy. Maybe I can go to a lazy boy? See what I did there? No? Go get your vision checked

 

[Cowboys965]

My teachers said I was quite the procrastinator myself. Maybe we should start a procrastinator business?

I don't really feel like it right now, ask me some other time.

 

[TyrrellRacing]

I'm trying to improve my upper body strength. No real reason, just something to do as a break from my rigorous studying. I've been doing 3 sets of around 10 press ups every day for the past week and I'm noticing a big improvement already.

As for social skills, part time jobs do help I think. Working in a shop has improved mine quite a bit. Either that or I just got more confident as I grew up.

Doubled this to 3 sets of 20 now.

Aim is 3 sets of 50 by Christmas.

 

[MatskiMonk]

Doubled this to 3 sets of 20 now.

Aim is 3 sets of 50 by Christmas.

Nicely done, you should find something you can do pull ups off too!

 

[phillgt2002]

I've been working on weight loss for a few weeks. I've lost another 10 pounds lifting only weights with light cardio. Now i'm going for full cardio and full weight lifting. I'm going to start dropping pounds.


1. Jump Rope
2. Leg Raises
3. Treadmill

(Repeat)

I was sweating so hard after doing this for the first time. I feel great. Time to keep this going and I'll be down to my target weight in no time.

 

[W3H5]

.. and yes, 23 days, no alcohol.

A few days ahead of my last drink. I think August the 30th was my last pint.

I must remember to listen to my stomach when it tells me I'm hungry. I eaten far less than I should the past few weeks. I'm not sure why I ignore the need for food, it's not like I'm starving myself, I just never feel like eating unless it's junk food.

 

[axletramp]

'Listen to my stomach'? Like Kuato?

With the junk food, is it because you don't like to cook or just don't find the time perhaps?

 

[W3H5]

Bit of both. I can't cook and I rarely get the opportunity to pick up some ingredients and prep them for the simple things I can make...like burgers.

 

[axletramp]

Seafood is quick and easy if you don't want to get into roasting and simmering. Moules Marinière has about 6 simple ingredients and can be made in 10 minutes - gotta have fries or crusty bread with it though.

But I like to cook.

 

[Schwartz]

I'm trying to get more comfortable around women. Surprisingly easier than I originally thought it'd be...

 

[W3H5]

Seafood is quick and easy if you don't want to get into roasting and simmering. Moules Marinière has about 6 simple ingredients and can be made in 10 minutes - gotta have fries or crusty bread with it though.

But I like to cook.

I'm not big on seafood. Don't mind if I'm really hungry.

I'm trying to get more comfortable around women. Surprisingly easier than I originally thought it'd be...

Good luck with that! You should try reading the manual first, it helps.

 

[axletramp]

...or finding the valve...