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   Lisa C on December 19, 2019 at 12:58 pm

   Responsibility-my ABILITY to respond. My inability to respond is making excuses. There will always be excuses. I can make an excuse or be responsible. The wisest and simplest response is just don’t put the alcohol into my mouth.
   I am responsible for myself. I will keep the alcohol out of my mouth, which makes my life simpler. Alcohol complicates everything. Keep it simple.

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     Kevin O'Hara on December 22, 2019 at 10:10 am

     Your ability to respond is also about seeing the excuses for what they are. And seeing the behaviour of putting the alcohol into your mouth as a huge complication in life 🙂

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   Moira N on October 31, 2019 at 11:10 am

   I did this bit not quite properly about ten days ago when away.
   – I have kept it simple, haven’t drunk yet, that’s from 6.10.19 to 31.10.19.
   I am not sure how to write my commitment re SMART goals.
   Specific – I am committed to not drinking alcohol
   Measurable – Zero alcohol
   Achievable – As you say, just don’t let the alcohol pass one’s lips. There are plenty of temptations and people who have offered me alcohol. About now is when desires for alcohol and relaxing with friends over alcohol might come in.
   Realistic – Of course it is realistic to not drink. The commitment is to make it real by not drinking.
   Timely – It’s timely for me in my life.

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     Kevin O'Hara on November 10, 2019 at 10:42 am

     I love your interpretation of SMART goals. That’s what it’s all about. There’s no one way of looking at these things. We try to be normal on the outside to fit in with societal expectations, but we are all far from ‘normal’ on the inside. That’s what makes being human so special. As you say, simplicity is the key when it comes to alcohol, or most other stages of this journey. Well done Moira 🙂

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