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My Abstinence Adventure
Written by Daniela Mallozzi
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2020 was my 1 year of abstinence. Here is my conclusion:
1 year of abstinence (no alcohol/smoke/coffee)
Month 1
Excitement at new goal. Curiosity in thinking, strange sleep (weird dreams!).
Month 2
Increased (lucid) dream intensity & consistency. Feeling very aware of the length of time of this commitment, and feeling a little inner-pressure to succeed.
Month 3
Higher thinking and elevated consciousness (compassion/kindness/thoughtfulness).
Positive shifts in friendship circles, new friends coming in. Enjoying my morning meditations and magnesium baths more. Looking forward to each meal, taking more time to think about them.
Regular compliments on hair, skin and nails and I’ve really started to notice a lightness and healthy glow too.
Things just feel ‘easier’. Less heavier moods and less clumsiness!
Month 4
Increased, consistent energy and brain state. Sharper thinking, improved concentration, enhanced feeling of joy.
Starting to miss those old neural pathways, like old friends no longer in my life. Aware of that separation.
Aware of changes in social settings, and finding my new feet within that.
Months 5-7
Confidence increase in communication, reactions to others (especially on the road & with family).
Months 6-8
Spiritual practices/compassion increased, self-love time carved out more each day, deeper/meaningful friendships. Really into the flow of new habits, sleeping earlier, waking more refreshed.
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Months 8-10
More space to think and move my body (which is good as I put on 7k after twisting my ankle kick-boxing). Focusing on getting fit again ?
Months 10-12
Feeling strong in mind and body, proud of nearing goal completion.
Curious about how I would feel if I partook in those pleasures again…would they still feel as pleasurable? Would those old neural pathways light up in the same way after a whole year?
Continued benefits:
✅ Consistent energy, improved sleep, more confidence in personality, healthier mindset, clearer communication and a deeper sense of inner happiness/self-respect.
? Spoiler alert ?
I’ve now enjoyed all those old pleasures and found it fascinating how my body reacted (some good – like visiting an old friend after a year, and some bad – projectile vomiting after drinking certain alcohol.)
Trusting my body to now guide me to what’s ok, I’ve created some healthy boundaries which feel good to honour, as I don’t feel a need to put myself into a box to label myself or determine my habits.
I prefer to manage my behaviour to ensure I remain on top of habits, and they are in line with me living a happy, and balanced lifestyle.
I truly learned that I don’t need any substances to be fun, funny or interesting. They just helped speed up the process of getting there ?
I feel grateful to have proved my self-discipline, as I believe that self-discipline is the strongest form of self-love ❤️
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