Comments on: One Day at a Time

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 08:00:36 +0000

In reply to Jessica Redland. Thanks so much, Jessica - yes, we could probably all work on that department! Congratulations on your success. Sam xx

By: Jessica Redland

Jessica Redland — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:41:08 +0000

Huge congratulations on your sobriety. What an amazing number of days which will keep growing and growing. Great advice. A whole book can definitely be overwhelming and the comparison of careers is something I think we all suffer from. It can hold us back so much from enjoying each goal achieved and each small success. I need to work on that!
Wishing you all the best
Jessica xx

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:04:46 +0000

In reply to Joy Lennick.

Aw thanks so much, Joy – yes, I had a few stumbles at the beginning but got there in the end.
And hats off to you too, for overcoming your agoraphobia, what a challenge. Yes, it really makes such a difference if you break goals down into smaller targets, and it’s so satisfying when you reach them. Hugs back xx

By: Joy Lennick

Joy Lennick — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:58:43 +0000

I loudly applaud you, Sam. I have never had a drink problem but it must need a huge amount of self discipline to overcome. I had a nervous breakdown way back & became agoraphobic, which is also difficult to conquer..Bite size pieces are usually best. As you say, one day at a time. It’s amazing what you can accomplish.Upwards and onwards. Hugs xx

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:52:23 +0000

In reply to jessiecahalin. Aw, thank you, and thanks for reading, Jessie :)

By: jessiecahalin

jessiecahalin — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 09:11:24 +0000

What an inspirational post. Thanks so much for taking the time to make us feel better.

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:32:00 +0000

In reply to Mick A. Thanks Mick xx

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:31:45 +0000

In reply to Sharon Booth.

Thanks so much, Sharon. Yes, this approach has really helped me get through lockdown in terms of not trying to look far ahead and second-guess what will happen. It really does make it easier to cope with.
Thanks and you take care 🙂 Sam xx

By: Mick A

Mick A — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:26:26 +0000

Very sensible advice, Sam, in more ways than one.

By: Sharon Booth

Sharon Booth — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:10:57 +0000

Thank you, Sam. Sometimes I really need to remind myself of this. Life feels a bit overwhelming at the moment, but the “one day at a time” thing really does make it all seem more manageable. Great post. And congratulations on over 1300 days of sobriety. xx