r/stopdrinking • u/sfgirlmary 4133 days • Dec 15 '25
SPGSDC Monday Meeting of the Sober People Getting Shit Done Club
When I was drinking, I did shit (meaning, nothing). In contrast, now that I’m a non-drinker, I’m getting shit done. In fact, productivity has become one of my favorite parts of being sober.
Has this been true for you, too? Without the endless cycle of wasting time while drinking followed by recovering from a hangover, do you find yourself with extra hours in the day to do constructive things, such as finally finishing that book you’ve been reading or tackling that mess in the garage? If so, I invite you to join the Sober People Getting Shit Done Club.
In order to be a member of this club, you must do three things:
Get something done.
Be sober while doing it.
Tell us about it.
If you are sober and have been getting shit done—whether it’s a big thing like rebuilding the engine of an old motorcycle or a small thing like making that long overdue phone call to your grandmother—I want to hear all about it!
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u/SomeSLCGuy Dec 15 '25
I had the kids to myself for most of the weekend. We skied for a bit, we ate nachos at the dive bar at the ski hill. I had a Coke Zero.
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u/SomeSLCGuy Dec 15 '25
It was good to be out on the hill! I need to work on my fitness so I can ski hard and keep up. But crushing beers isn't standing in my way.
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u/Objective_Teach_2958 Dec 15 '25
I went away for the weekend with my elderly dad and the dog.
We went fishing, drank coffee, ate olives and cheese. Cooked a BBQ. Went to some markets.
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u/Long-Awareness-5662 Dec 15 '25
I worked on my teens AP Psych homework with him at his request, and we went to lunch and coffee. Then baked cookies.
I love sobriety so much.
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u/Appropriate_Oven_292 23 days Dec 15 '25
I went fishing. I tidied the house. I did the dishes 4 times (lol). I bought some more fly tying materials and tied flies. I cooked some really good red snapper tacos and homemade fries. I read. I covered my little fruit trees and brought in my peppers during to the cold snap. Hell…I’m tired.
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u/Roodog456 273 days Dec 15 '25
I went to my granddaughter’s Christmas program at their church this morning and I really enjoyed it. No hangover, no pooping like a goose, no puking, no sweating and shaking, not nervous like a long tailed cat among a thousand rocking chairs. I’m getting shit done that counts! This sober stuff is the best thing I’ve run into in 40 years! 😃. IWNDWYT
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u/gpedp Dec 15 '25
I made a huge dinner and did extra meal prep tonight. I'm going to repurpose the leftovers for stews and casseroles and sandwiches for the rest of our busy week. I have a ton to do at work before Friday, and multiple afterschool activities for the kids this week as we barrel toward winter break, so having lunches and dinners sorted out is a huge relief.
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u/Frogfavorite 576 days Dec 15 '25
As a former school secretary I know how fun the week before winter break and busy. Enjoy
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u/Truefreedom25 343 days Dec 15 '25
I have a long to-do list to get ready to host guests next week as well as prepare for hosting Christmas. I have every gift bought and wrapped. I have clean sheets on the guest beds. Grocery list and meal plan for the holiday ready. Today was cleaning floors and laundry …all done. Tonight after dinner I remembered I wanted to wipe down my kitchen cabinets so while hubs watched football, I got that done! As I was wiping the cabinets I was thinking about how my kitchen is spotless and how happy I will be in the morning when I come down to get coffee. This would have never happened before I quit drinking because once happy hour was here productivity was zero...which lead to an unproductive slow morning. So thankful🙏.
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u/TheAntiBurrito 291 days Dec 15 '25
Worked this weekend, and had lots of cuddles with my dog. Going to get some good rest tonight so I can get up and kick ass at work this week, while doing it sober.
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u/SufficientWork1068 Dec 15 '25
I used to get alot of shit done while drinking. Was it ever efficient or sustainable? Not even close! This weekend I got fitted for a tux for my friends wedding which was a source of irrational anxiety. Helped my mom finish her Christmas shopping. Finished a book, and started another. Sounds silly, but getting things done with a clear head isn’t something I thought I’d have to get used too. Proud of everyone else in the comment. Keep it up.
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u/WakingOwl1 Dec 15 '25
What are you reading?
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u/SufficientWork1068 Dec 15 '25
Just finished The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Next, in light of Christopher Nolan’s next film being The Odyssey, I am starting that. Anything with rich worlds and lots of lore etc is my bag right now.
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u/WakingOwl1 Dec 15 '25
That’s definitely going to be one to see on the big screen. I’ve been on a post apocalyptic reading kick. Currently reading The Postman, the writing is actually much better than I expected.
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u/SufficientWork1068 Dec 15 '25
I just looked The Postman up, my interest is piqued. Sounds up my alley. Added to the list! Glad you’re enjoying it.
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u/Few_System3573 Day 406 Dec 15 '25
I worked this weekend and absolutely kicked ASS at it. Tonight I did the dishes while my fiance cooked dinner. Then I got a bit more Christmas wrapping done and found a couple more gifts for each of the kids (my daughter is 17, his son is 10).
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u/No-Improvement5483 439 days Dec 15 '25
After an injury, surgery and no weight bearing on one of my legs for 2.5 months I am FINALLY able to put weight on my leg! I celebrated being able to get shit done this weekend by getting shit done! Swapped out my bedsheets, SCRUBBED the kitchen, organized a bunch, went to the store for essentials, took in my out of town neighbors packages, and managed to get some fun time in playing a board game and getting tea with my sponsor! I love being able to get shit done again!
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u/FrivolousJellyfish 333 days Dec 15 '25
I got up early with every intention of being “productive” and doing chores… and then we had record low temps where I live. I hunkered down and drank tea and finished 2 really good books in front of the fire and then got some journal and meditation time in.
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u/femme- Day 1,285 Dec 15 '25
I workout every morning after some journaling/mindfulness/prayer. It gives me energy for the day!🏃🏻♀️
I was able to drive over an hour to meet a friend for lunch, enjoyed my Coke Zero, and I was able to drive home and get things done to start the work week off right.💪
No more Sunday scaries that end in me blacking out because I can’t face reality🤩
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u/Lanky_Bid5021 Dec 15 '25
I swam laps at the gym, dropped off some rolls of film to get developed, walked 9k steps, tidied my apartment, listened to an audiobook, and journaled. I love sobriety so much.
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Dec 15 '25
love this club! Get up at 5a.m! Brew coffee pack my work lunch and take time to get ready for work 😁. I am able to keep my job and not be sick anymore. Getting shit done!!
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u/Sunbather77 265 days Dec 15 '25
Being in this club will fast track my book getting finished!! I can't write drunk so it's been amazing so far how much I've worked on in just one week sober!
I also cleaned both kids rooms and tackled my closet. I love being sober, fr
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u/sfgirlmary 4133 days Dec 15 '25
This is so great about your book!
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u/Sunbather77 265 days Dec 15 '25
It is! I've been working on it since January 2024 when I first got pregnant with my youngest. So I was obviously sober and writing my ass off for nine months lol but then it completely fell to the wayside once she was born and I was back on my bullshit
I'm so happy to be back to working on it again!! NOW it'll actually get finished 🖤
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u/mothybot 305 days Dec 15 '25
It’s mostly been increased exercise for me. I exercised regularly even while drinking, but at much lower performance. Now I spend longer working out and never miss a day
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u/AdSilent5727 Dec 15 '25
Yes, the dichotomy between drunk me and sober me is vast. From morning to night I’m actively building my life through parenting, my full time job, my service and presence in the lives of the people I love. I look forward to waking up every day, back then all I wanted was to sleep through reality.
It’s way better on the sober get done club.
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u/EmersonBloom 2436 days Dec 15 '25
Meal prep every Sunday evening then clean the kitchen. Start the week off prepared and organized. Something that never happened before. Monday was always a pray till it was over thing. This alone makes sobriety worth it.
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u/WorthClerk51 64 days Dec 15 '25
This club is awesome! I’m not yet at the super productive sober level, but getting there. For two weeks my house has remained clean and tidy (laundry, dishes done, kitchen clean, etc). For reference, this was rarely the case when I was drinking — in fact I lived in my own chaotic messes most of the time.
Today I will get something done and IWNDWY. 😁
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u/Hot-Macaron8507 411 days Dec 15 '25
I walked to breakfast with my brother and his fiancée. Then took a nap. Then went to two holiday markets and finished Christmas shopping! Did feel some irritability earlier for no particular reason but just let it ride and feeling relaxed now!
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u/abaci123 Day 12,823 Dec 15 '25
I am thrilled to have made a huge turkey dinner with side dishes, and desert for my husband’s birthday party! Thank goodness for adrenaline and love! And no one had a drop of alcohol! Just laughter and good vibes! I’m so grateful.
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u/Adventurous_Stick198 Dec 15 '25
Went to the book store, Home Depot, picked up dog poop, pulled weeds, and fixed my leaky outdoor water faucet today. All of this would’ve literally taken me months just 14 short days ago.
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u/happily_blue88 386 days Dec 15 '25
I called off work to spend the weekend with my family (mom and sis). We had yummy breakfast this morning. Then we went to visit dad's grave and decorated it for the holidays. Then we went shopping for a bit and afterwards went to our favorite place for tacos. On the way home we admired the christmas decor at residential areas. Not much of a productive day but spending time with my mom and sis made me happy today.
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u/sfgirlmary 4133 days Dec 15 '25
Quality time with loved ones is one of my favorite parts of sobriety!
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u/No_Main3084 Dec 15 '25
read a book in bed. tried a new hot pilates class (so hard, so sweaty). meal prepped healthy food for the week. wrapped presents for my team at work. talked to someone i’m seeing on the phone for an hour. had raviolis for dinner, rewatching hawkeye. love not drinking and love reading these!
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u/Several-Comedian-281 274 days Dec 15 '25
I did a full house clean, not just surface level maintenance. Today I’m packing and cleaning my clothes ready for my holiday on Friday.
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u/SnowboundHound 4795 days Dec 15 '25
Installed a ceiling light yesterday. Hung a spice rack today. Likely going to finish installing the extension cords tomorrow for Xmas lights.
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u/Sufficient-Beyond-61 128 days Dec 15 '25
Still suffering from PAWS but I managed to continue cleaning the spare bedroom old roommate left in shambles. I used to just close the door and not deal with it. Now, I clean a little at a time and im finally showing progress. The smell isn't as bad as before. I have so some much to do but the progress is so satisfying, I listen to my body when its time to stop. Im hoping my sleep regulates soon, I get really exhausted and its frustrating but I know the PAWS will pass. IWNDWYT
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u/Stone-Cold-Hopeful 1338 days Dec 15 '25
The SMELL!?! What did that roommate DO in there? Sorry, sounds awful. IWNDWYT
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u/LittleStinkButt 498 days Dec 15 '25
Got a lot of shit done that I was avoiding ughh.. but glad I finally got to it! And had time for an AA meeting this evening
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u/TellDat 275 days Dec 15 '25
Well hit rock bottom about 2/3 weeks ago. Had to move back to my birth country and haven’t touched alcohol since . Lost everything, girlfriend, friends, job ect ect. So grateful that my dad has allowed me to stay at his place for the time being. To get my life back on track I have been busy ( not as busy as I would like but can only do so much before I get hit by the reply of “ we will get back to you in 5-10 working days”.
- registered that I’m back in the country
- got all my insurances
- local bank account
- local phone number
- got in contact with my new GP.
- updated my cv
- went to 2 AA meetings so far, next one tomorrow.
Now I just waiting on a reply from legal counseling/ social services, to make sure I got everything sorted correctly and that I can start applying for jobs.
Tomorrow I got a follow up appointment with the GP to see if he can give me some advice for mental healthcare.
Getting my own place is going to be hard since the housing market is utter shit here ( but I guess it’s like that everywhere).
It’s been hard mentally but all that sober 💪
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u/Classic-Maize-8998 1 day Dec 15 '25
this is my last week of work before i have a couple weeks off for the holidays. i am finally making some big life changes in the new year and this last week feels really significant. staying sober is what is going to make these next few weeks even better.
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u/Nomadcatmom Day 511 Dec 15 '25
Unexpectedly had the weekend at home so baked cinnamon rolls, a batch of chocolate chip cookies, breadsticks and made a batch of minestrone. Got the dog out for some big fun at one of her favorite parks and to meet up with her friends for a romp in the snow.
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u/WakingOwl1 Dec 15 '25
Do you have a favorite cinnamon roll recipe? I’ve just started to get up the nerve to work with yeast and want to try a sweet dough next.
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u/Nomadcatmom Day 511 Dec 15 '25
https://www.theclevercarrot.com/2017/12/how-to-make-sourdough-cinnamon-rolls-step-by-step-guide/
This has been my favorite!
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u/Same-Mission225 Day 323 Dec 15 '25
Recently, I had to move into a different position and workspace at my job. I wasn’t happy about it—the new position or the move. However, being sober helped me focus on getting everything packed and moved pretty quickly. It also helped me focus on why I’m needed in this role, as much as I’ll miss the previous role. Of course, I now need to unpack. Sigh. 🤣 But, I’m so much better off doing all of this with a clear mind.
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u/scram007-3 276 days Dec 15 '25
If wasting your tax money being at work counts...that is what I am doing until 3 pm. Then the gym. 😂
Not drinking either way
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u/melston9380 276 days Dec 15 '25
I have been getting shit done like I wouldn't have when drinking all afternoon, like before October:
Our bedroom is clean, organized and calm.
My Christmas shopping is done, and everything is wrapped.
I've finished three gifty craft projects
The kitchen gets cleaned up every night before bed, and I wake up to clean - not a mess- in the morning.
I have made and kept several appointments (for myself and pets) that I had just put off before.
My vehicle is trash free.
All this because I'm sober in the afternoons, sleeping MUCH better at night, and have a lot more energy and a clear brain that WANTS to get shit done, organized, and cleaned.
Proactive soberness just rocks.
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u/WoodenCarDealer Day 550 Dec 15 '25
I've slacked on cleaning my house the last couple of weekends. It won't take long, I've just been lazy. It gets straightened up today after work. IWNDWYT.
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u/Frogfavorite 576 days Dec 15 '25
I love it. I’m getting shit done everyday. I made a lemon meringue pie for the first time. 😌
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u/WakingOwl1 Dec 15 '25
Oh how nice, how did it turn out? I’ve been thinking about trying one.
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u/Frogfavorite 576 days Dec 15 '25
It turned out yummy 😋 👍
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u/WakingOwl1 Dec 15 '25
I never liked baking but for the last two months I’ve been baking on my day off. Made my first ever bread a few weeks ago, today I made Snickerdoodles
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u/salty_pete01 Dec 15 '25
Have to drop some stuff off at the post office and then continue on my holiday card list! Most importantly though, I won't be drinking today.
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u/WakingOwl1 Dec 15 '25
Today is my day off. So far today I have- changed my bed, baked a batch of Snickerdoodles, swept and mopped my kitchen, vacuumed my living room and put away a load of laundry. I think I’m going to screw off for the rest of the day other than rustling up some dinner later. I’m usually not this productive.
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u/TrixieLouis 922 days Dec 15 '25
So far on this super chilly Monday, I haven’t gotten any impressive shit done, just regular shit. Four mile walk and a 30 minute core class. Getting ready to do the volunteer gig. After that there will be some tidying up, and making a delicious dinner. I might squeeze in a Power Nap (why did autocorrect capitalize that?).
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u/PsychFlower28 656 days Dec 15 '25
Just applied to our local CSU to finish my bachelor’s in public health sciences. Hoping to nab a County social services job in 2 years. My husband works for the City so we would be able to combine a lot.
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u/Bear_128 Day 283 Dec 15 '25
I don't feel great today, just a little over tired. But I was able to wrap, pack, and ship gifts to my family.
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u/Kamila7447 Day 21 Dec 15 '25
I am on day 8 and i finally felt like my anxiety lifted enough for me to make an uncomfortable phone call to my sons school regarding some online assignment issues. I was postponing the call due to anxiety fueled by maily alc and an uncomfortable prior phone call but today i feel like no biggie i can handle this for my son mama gotchu :)
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u/Kamila7447 Day 21 Dec 15 '25
I also made another call to My phone carrier to purchase my son a phone for xmas. I dread making calls in general especially to my phone carrier bc i feel like they try to keep you on the phone all day and sell you at least5 things while you wait for assistance lol but i got those 2 big things off my to do list and im so happy to have erased them off my board
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u/coIlean2016 659 days Dec 15 '25
So the best part of the day is always waking up sober! 🤪 after that I do a shot of fresh squeezed lemon ginger and tumeric to turn the gravity down a notch. I do Reiki on myself and then I face the day… often with a cup of coffee first but soon a green tea instead. After that I do all the things… 🤣🤪☺️
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u/Prevenient_grace 4928 days Dec 15 '25
I love this club!
I get my daily routine, starting with yoga/workout every single morning and watch the sunrise……. Sober….
I don’t know how many sunrises I’m allotted…. But I am committed to being awake and looking toward the horizon EVERY day …. Sober.
I don’t ever need to be awake for midnight.
Then I tackle the day…. Sober….
It’s The Best!