Sobriety transforms everything in a person’s life. We learn over and over that this kind of life is the greatest life we could ever live. Nonetheless, this life is not always appealing to people that are stuck in addiction. The sober life may sound frightening, boring, and even threatening.
There is no question that sobriety is a struggle, but it is certainly worth the effort for its tremendous benefits. The advantages of sober living exceed the drawbacks and overshadow the nasty old habit of abuse. Just think, no more hangovers, no more embarrassing interactions, no more pain, doesn’t that sound nice? Today, we’re going to discuss the areas of life that benefit from living a sober life, join us!
You develop the opportunity to build and sustain healthier partnerships.
You are building and maintaining healthier relationships by being sober. It might take some time for a stable bond to be restored, but it will be worthwhile. The process of recovery can help you realize how important your relationships are and allow you to be less selfish, being able to focus on others rather than yourself as you previously did.
This kind of life can also restore relationships that have been damaged. Spouses, children, friends, and family can all be affected by your past addiction; sobriety seeks to mend those relationships. In recovery, you may even make new friends that you can easily relate too. Sobriety unlocks new opportunities for friendships and opens doors to relational mending.
It improves your overall physical appearance.
Thanks to substance abuse, your body has been infected with toxins and harmful chemicals which are slowly destroying your overall appearance and health. When you stop intoxicating your body, your skin will inevitably look better and overall appearance will look better. Addiction may have caused you to lose and gain unnecessary weight, in which case sobriety can help you gain it back or lose some extra.
Some people even find that they look 10 years younger when they start to live a sober life. The great thing is that we inevitably feel better about ourselves when we look better. You’’ start to hold yourself upright better, smile more, and feel more confident in your own shoes.
It enhances a person’s memory.
Another great benefit is that you have a better memory in sobriety. You’ll have no reason to “forget the night before” or wake up from a night of blacking out. You will have more consciousness and better intellectual clarity while living sober, which will help to preserve your memories. The toxins ingested during addiction directly affect our brain which is the bank for all our cognitive functions and memories. No longer will you neglect or skip major events like birthdays, family gatherings, activities with friends, etc. You remember everything when you live soberly. You are more aware of life and unlock a newfound mental sharpness.
It saves you money.
Living sober has many advantages, including saving the money that you don’t use to fuel your past dependency. You can now save money and pay off debts. Living sober will give you extra money that you now save rather than spend on your alcohol or drug addiction.
You can pay off debts, save more, and invest in new hobbies or your future with this money. You can spend your money on more meaningful experiences with people who truly love and care for you instead of emptying your bank account and having nothing to do with it.
It allows an individual to live better, overall
If you are sober, you naturally lose weight when you stop ingesting empty calories from alcohol or snacks when under the influence. If you are underweight because of a drug abuse disorder, your weight will more than likely return to a healthy level once you are sober. It allows you to feel physically healthier and reduces your risk of health problems associated with weight or long-term substance abuse.
You’ll experience true happiness.
Many people that abuse substances do so to get an artificial sense of happiness. However, this euphoria that people experience under the influence of drugs or alcohol is temporary and can be dangerous if continually sought after. The great thing about sober living is that you can now find ways to discover true happiness. No longer will you find intoxication fun. You’re going to think to yourself, “Why did I think living like that was enjoyable?” When you discover more natural ways of obtaining happiness, you’ll live a much more fulfilling life.
You are valued and respected by others and vice-versa.
If you are clean, people admire that, acknowledging your commitment to change. Through working on yourself and supporting others, you make a good impression on those around you. People see your drive fo change and admire that. Getting healthy is a great demonstration of appreciation for yourself when you are dedicated to putting a stop to the degradation of your mind and body. People will also appreciate you more if you respect yourself.
You learn to appreciate even the simplest thing about yourself.
Feeling good is one of the best gifts that you will get in sobriety. First of all, the shame and guilt associated with your addictive habit are now gone. You can be happy each day knowing your changing for the better. Sobriety helps you appreciate the little things in life, allowing more time for self-reflection and self-evaluation.
You are energized and can do everything you want to do
There’s no doubt that if you suffered from addiction you may have felt constantly fatigued and exhausted. Substance use can make it difficult to sleep and if a person is without a substance for a little, they’ll experience withdrawal symptoms like insomnia. This can cause individuals to have a strong lack of energy. Not only is the person sluggish from substance use, but they can be even more sluggish due to lack of sleep. However, once you’re sober, sleep will be much easier to get and levels of energy will be much higher. Moreover, your body will not have to work so hard to repair the damage caused by the abuse of medicines and alcohol.
Lastly, the most gratifying advantage of being sober is that you learn to value yourself. You will learn who you are, who you want to be, and what you can do in this life.
