New Years Resolution : Quit Drinking!

Is your New Years Resolution to quit drinking?  Do you find yourself often times craving a drink even though it wouldn’t be an appropriate time to drink (or drug)?

Here are 150 things you can do INSTEAD of drinking alcohol or getting involved with any illegal substance.  Some of these may be goofy or down right not something you would do - but it may be good for some people.

Can you think of other things to do?  Post your comments below and add more to this list!  Be creative.
1. Read a book
2. Take a walk
3. Play a musical instrument
4. Knit
5. Clean your closets
6. Research your genealogy
7. Cook a gourmet dinner
8. Write an article for your local newspaper
9. Go take some pictures
10. Clean the mildew in your bathroom
11. Start writing that book you’ve been planning
12. Plan a garden
13. Plant a garden
14. Play with a pet
15. Read to a child
16. Visit someone in an old folks’ home
17. Watch a news special on TV
18. Set up a family budget
19. Make a web site
20. Take up archery
21. Exercise
22. Go to an online recovery meeting
23. Surf the internet
24. Call your mom
25. Learn a foreign language
26. Write a poem
27. Play golf
28. Take a bubble bath
29. Draw
30. Teach a parakeet to whistle
31. Take a nap
32. Listen to music
33. Paint
34. Clean your desk
35. Start a stamp collection
36. Go window shopping
37. Browse in a book store
38. Go to an art gallery
39. Go for a drive
40. Paint a room
41. Watch the clouds go by
42. Play darts
43. Do target shooting
44. Do home repairs
45. Clean your garage
46. Sort your photographs
47. Make a scrapbook
48. Climb a tree
49. Plant a tree
50. Make marmalade
51. Make a list of things to do
52. Write a letter to the editor
53. Volunteer somewhere
54. Take a hike
55. Take a college class
56. Try yoga
57. Meditate
58. Get a massage
59. Make fruit smoothies
60. Bake cookies
61. Do a crossword puzzle
62. Go to the gym
63. Plant a color bowl
64. Sharpen your pruning tools
65. Change your engine oil
66. Sew
67. Groom your dog
68. Go see a play
69. Write a sonnet
70. Sort your recipes
71. Play solitaire
72. Go bird watching
73. Write a letter to a friend
74. Read a poetry book
75. Repot your houseplants
76. Go to a movie
77. Mow your lawn
78. Put up (or take down) your Christmas lights
79. Make pickles
80. Go jogging
81. Watch sitcoms
82. Plan menus for a diet
83. Do a jigsaw puzzle
84. Play chess
85. Write a country-western song
86. Watch a video
87. Go for a bike ride
88. Plant an herb garden
89. Start an online journal
90. Dye your hair
91. Go to a restaurant
92. Lift weights
93. Bake some bread
94. Learn a martial art
95. Polish the furniture
96. Make a flower arrangement
97. Read the newspaper
98. Start some seeds
99. Sort your magazines
100. Do some laundry.
111. Take a nature walk
112. Play with your kids
113. Volunteer at a homeless shelter
114. Volunteer at a school
115. Pick up garbage in a park
116. Tickle your kids
117. Play basketball
118. Volunteer at an animal shelter
119. Read to a child or pet
120. Sign up for obedience training with your dog
121. Take a walk and pick up litter you see on the way
122. Spend time at the library
123. Sort all your digital photos and make an album to print for holiday gifts to family.
124. Help your kid organize his closet.
125. Figure out the melody and chords to your current favorite tune on the piano.
126. Practice your holiday cookie recipes
127. Make crackers from scratch (that one didn’t go so well).
128. Make tortillas from scratch (better).
129. Reread a book you haven’t read for years.
130. Tango
131. Learn about someone else’s religion.
132. Reread one of your college textbooks.
133. Key out a wildflower.
134. Do your nails.
135. Do word puzzles.
136. Play a board game.
137. Burn CD’s of some of your favorite music for a friend.
138. Plant a bonsai.
139. Play Mad Libs.
140. Speak only in heroic couplets for an hour.
141. Read poetry online.
142. Ride a stationary bicycle.
143. Set up a domino topple.
144. Play backgammon.
145. Build a house of cards
146. Make an entry in Wikipedia.
147. Read a world almanac.
148. Publish a family newsletter.
149. Throw cards at a hat.
150. Go to bed.

151. Post a comment on this website.

New Years Resolution : Stop Taking Prescription Drugs

January 1, 2009 and you are thinking of quitting prescription drugs for good?  It is your New Years Resolution?  Follow these quick tips and get yourself off those nasty prescription drugs and start a new year fresh!

Often times people are prescribed drugs for a problem or injury and don’t realize the prescription addiction that may follow.   It is best to consult with a doctor or rehab facility if that is required but many times it just takes you putting down the medicine – and stop getting the medicine refilled if you feel a dependency towards the prescription.

If you are a victim of prescription addiction it is best to consult with a doctor for the best results for YOU – but overall you know you can do it!  You are stronger then the addiction – we know it.  We’ve seen it a thousand times and we know that humans have the capability to overcome addiction with determination.
This New Year’s Resolution is up to you and we know that if you feel  you have a prescription addiction or are in need of a drug rehab – YOU WILL GET BETTER!
Here is some tips to sticking with your New Year’s Resolution:

-    Be Realistic.
-    Do it with a friend or family member.
-    Set a calendar and track your progress.
-    If your New Years Resolution involves drug addiction, consult a doctor for the best path for you.  Often times they will personalize a program for you to wean you off a prescription medicine.

*This is not medical advice and we are not your professional doctor.  If you are interested in professional medical help that is familiar with your medical history please consult your doctor.*