Day 186 today for me I passed the 6 months mark on Sunday just gone, 183 days. I listened to these videos for years and they definitely helped me Thank you
I slipped and went back to drinking but on the 8th of July 2022, I said to my self enough is enough. It's now 38 days of being sober, every single day, and counting. Still got a lot to deal with... declining invitations from friends, trying to spend time positively on new things, etc. With videos from Kevin, I am hopeful it shall be well. Targeting 60 days of a sober life for the first time in 20 years.
I talked with a younger friend who we used to do security work together and he told me last week or so that he quit drinking alcohol on the same day as I unplanded by us. 30 days today! I shared this video with him. On a spiritual level we think this is a sign. Best day of my life!
Great to hear, Conrad. The more we change ourselves for the better, the more we influence those around us, which eventually seeps into the culture. One step at a time.
Stopped on June 4th, 2022... It's the 30th of June today and feelin' good, like better than before good (45yrs young). As Kevin mentioned towards the end, you've got to be honest with yourself, real honest. That was the first part for me on this journey and I know that will never stop, being brutally honest with yourself. I watch Kevin's videos, i take in inspiration where i find it and the following seems to repeat inside my head: Are you really done with drinking? I don't know....but today I am. One step at a time... Be Patient and Be kind to yourself... Strive for the Mountain top.
Hello Kevin, you’ve really made this choice much clearer for me. I’ve had two month “breaks” twice before. However I’ve just gone back to binge drinking again. What’s the point of that? I loved those “breaks” so much, too. Now I’m not going back. 4 weeks in at the moment. Trying not to think too far ahead. I’m 27 now, and I’m especially looking forward to going back more and more to my sporty self. Played football actively my whole life until alcohol became a bigger and bigger part of my life. It’s exciting to think about the things I can achieve in 5 years time if I continue on this good road.
That’s the bit I’ve been struggling with, the 100% commitment, been trying since February and at most had 40 days sober I failed again this weekend when I went to watch Elton John Had all good intentions of going sober but in the moment I changed my mind My life has improved in most areas and I can see that alcohol adds zero benefits to my life but in some situations I get the urge to drink My body and mind is telling me to stop completely
Hey Jay, I feel you brother, the best I've done in the last 10 years is about 5 months Sober. Boredom, stress, fun events and Shows/Movies at night are my triggers to Drink. Does this sound familiar?
Hang in there you will stop completely soon. Continuing to drink when you know you should stop is a form of self abuse. In exchange for stopping altogether allow yourself to smile to be truly happy with yourself. Cuz now your doing the most important thing you can to be your best.
@@eb2354 hey thanks man, yeah that’s just like me I’ve managed a few events sober ok, I avoid pubs tbh I didn’t go to them much anyway, music gigs can be a struggle but I’ve done it before
@@steveclark8538 thanks mate, yeah your right I’m starting to feel real happiness that I haven’t felt bin a long time, even when I’m up against it I can still find joy I’m so grateful to be on this journey, I’ve heard it before but didn’t really believe it but it is literally a life changing experience
I can totally relate to you. I get sober, feel great and then comes the screaming urge. I am working still and always will toward absolute freedom from this poison. Hang in there. "You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try"!
I quit Jan 5th and each day it’s getting easier. You always have the steering wheel in your hands. You can steer it straight into on coming traffic or steer it straight to the bar or store. It’s up to you. You’re the driver. Stop drinking and taking drugs. Stop all the bullshit excuses. I have no compassion for people who want to drink. F U. Grow up and keep listening to this man. He saved my life and he’ll save yours too. Really put it in your head and heart. You can do this.
When people say they lack willpower they mean they are addicted. Takes a lot of willpower to put an addictive substance in your body over and over and over
Don't you all find that when off the drink, perhaps 2/3/4 weeks down the line, our whole persona changes. We start to stand more upright, we're more confident, we're more at ease, we start to get some integrity! Instead (in my case) of being a hunched up, head down (probably due to self shame) unsociable, lowlife (that's how we feel, and that's how I think people are perceiving me) , lost in your own little world as you take the repetitive trip to the shop for your little buddy alcohol. And when we're on it we actually think it gives us all of what I said at the start! Confidence etc...but its false, its bullshit we're a slurring pitiful pissy little excuse for a human... sober is fukin awesome.... and it costs nothing! Its a free high that doesn't even wear off!!! Perfick!
It's amazing how many people go through the dry month, say how much better they feel, and then the brainwashing kicks in and they go back to the start again... Haven't heard perfick in a while :)
I don’t just like this man, I love him. He saved my life.
Just stopping by to share 162 days sober. Kevin is an awesome inspiration 😇
Amazing! Thanks for sharing Mary Ann :)
Day 186 today for me
I passed the 6 months mark on Sunday just gone, 183 days.
I listened to these videos for years and they definitely helped me
Thank you
I slipped and went back to drinking but on the 8th of July 2022, I said to my self enough is enough. It's now 38 days of being sober, every single day, and counting. Still got a lot to deal with... declining invitations from friends, trying to spend time positively on new things, etc. With videos from Kevin, I am hopeful it shall be well. Targeting 60 days of a sober life for the first time in 20 years.
I talked with a younger friend who we used to do security work together and he told me last week or so that he quit drinking alcohol on the same day as I unplanded by us. 30 days today! I shared this video with him. On a spiritual level we think this is a sign. Best day of my life!
Great to hear, Conrad. The more we change ourselves for the better, the more we influence those around us, which eventually seeps into the culture. One step at a time.
Stopped on June 4th, 2022... It's the 30th of June today and feelin' good, like better than before good (45yrs young). As Kevin mentioned towards the end, you've got to be honest with yourself, real honest. That was the first part for me on this journey and I know that will never stop, being brutally honest with yourself. I watch Kevin's videos, i take in inspiration where i find it and the following seems to repeat inside my head: Are you really done with drinking? I don't know....but today I am. One step at a time... Be Patient and Be kind to yourself... Strive for the Mountain top.
Hello Kevin, you’ve really made this choice much clearer for me. I’ve had two month “breaks” twice before. However I’ve just gone back to binge drinking again. What’s the point of that? I loved those “breaks” so much, too. Now I’m not going back. 4 weeks in at the moment. Trying not to think too far ahead.
I’m 27 now, and I’m especially looking forward to going back more and more to my sporty self. Played football actively my whole life until alcohol became a bigger and bigger part of my life. It’s exciting to think about the things I can achieve in 5 years time if I continue on this good road.
That’s the bit I’ve been struggling with, the 100% commitment, been trying since February and at most had 40 days sober
I failed again this weekend when I went to watch Elton John
Had all good intentions of going sober but in the moment I changed my mind
My life has improved in most areas and I can see that alcohol adds zero benefits to my life but in some situations I get the urge to drink
My body and mind is telling me to stop completely
Hey Jay, I feel you brother, the best I've done in the last 10 years is about 5 months Sober. Boredom, stress, fun events and Shows/Movies at night are my triggers to Drink. Does this sound familiar?
Hang in there you will stop completely soon. Continuing to drink when you know you should stop is a form of self abuse. In exchange for stopping altogether allow yourself to smile to be truly happy with yourself. Cuz now your doing the most important thing you can to be your best.
@@eb2354 hey thanks man, yeah that’s just like me
I’ve managed a few events sober ok, I avoid pubs tbh I didn’t go to them much anyway, music gigs can be a struggle but I’ve done it before
@@steveclark8538 thanks mate, yeah your right
I’m starting to feel real happiness that I haven’t felt bin a long time, even when I’m up against it I can still find joy
I’m so grateful to be on this journey, I’ve heard it before but didn’t really believe it but it is literally a life changing experience
I can totally relate to you. I get sober, feel great and then comes the screaming urge. I am working still and always will toward absolute freedom from this poison. Hang in there. "You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try"!
Top of the mountain....... Kev.......that says it ALL!
As alway Kevin, you’re an inspiration 🙏
This is what I needed to hear today! Thank you
Rush: “I will choose free will”
2weeks free. Thank you😊
I quit Jan 5th and each day it’s getting easier. You always have the steering wheel in your hands. You can steer it straight into on coming traffic or steer it straight to the bar or store. It’s up to you.
You’re the driver. Stop drinking and taking drugs. Stop all the bullshit excuses. I have no compassion for people who want to drink. F U. Grow up and keep listening to this man. He saved my life and he’ll save yours too. Really put it in your head and heart. You can do this.
Great job as always Kevin over 3 yrs off the lash now with the help of this channel and The Deal to trade drinking for a smile
Kevin - one thing you haven’t talked more about, hopefully will - the shatttering impact that alcohol abuse hás on our self-esteem.
When people say they lack willpower they mean they are addicted. Takes a lot of willpower to put an addictive substance in your body over and over and over
Great talk.
Don't you all find that when off the drink, perhaps 2/3/4 weeks down the line, our whole persona changes. We start to stand more upright, we're more confident, we're more at ease, we start to get some integrity! Instead (in my case) of being a hunched up, head down (probably due to self shame) unsociable, lowlife (that's how we feel, and that's how I think people are perceiving me) , lost in your own little world as you take the repetitive trip to the shop for your little buddy alcohol. And when we're on it we actually think it gives us all of what I said at the start! Confidence etc...but its false, its bullshit we're a slurring pitiful pissy little excuse for a human... sober is fukin awesome.... and it costs nothing! Its a free high that doesn't even wear off!!! Perfick!
It's amazing how many people go through the dry month, say how much better they feel, and then the brainwashing kicks in and they go back to the start again... Haven't heard perfick in a while :)