Acceptance: Sober October Day 23

Let's face it, accepting losses (especially if you thought it would be a win) is hard!

I suck at acceptance, so here are some things I've found that help me:

- Mindfulness. Stay in the present moment.

- Recognize what you can/can't control.

- Allow your feelings.

- Challenge your resistance. Are you 'shoulding'?

- Allow it, but 'shrink it'.

- Be kind and patient with yourself. Life can be difficult, and early sobriety is very tough.

- Talk, or journal about it.

- Start small. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

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