Haven’t had a bet in 2024.

Starting this thread with a little story about my gambling and future goals. 

64 days ago today, New Year’s Day I made the choice to stop gambling. I’ve said this before and ultimately failed hence why I’m back now, but this time feels different to every time in the past. I won’t say it’s been easy, I’ve walked past betting shops numerous times thinking about going in, but fortunately walking past. I’ve started to love sport again, especially watching my own teams which I honestly used to struggle with without a bet. There’s not a huge amount to post yet as I’m only 64 days in, but for someone who has bet almost every day for 10 years with only a few months off, it’s an achievement. Starting to see my bank account grow and my debts get smaller, buying new clothes monthly and treating my girlfriend to meals out on a weekly basis. My mind is clear now, I didn’t know what I wanted with my life when gambling, now I do. We are only here once, I want to see the world, USA, Australia and the rest of Europe. Would I rather spend £100s a week chasing one high which will ultimately end in failure, or save to make my like a memorable one. My mindset has changed, not saying I’m free from addiction at all, this is just the start, but I feel amazing. The differences you can see from just stopping for 2 months, 1 day at a time. Life is so much better and this is just the start. Starting my life at 29. Wasted so much time but determined to make the rest of it the best life I can possibly have. 

Remember, 1 day at a time. Don’t chase the big win before stopping. Take control now. Roll on USA 2025. 🙏❤️