Don't Lose Your Head

Hi Stephen - well done on chalking up those days. Great stuff! You made me laugh about the dentists attire! I totally agree - doesn't give you a good feeling when big holes in the knees!! Glad they took the correct tooth out! Have a beautiful sunny weekend x

Hi Stephen

Thanks for this post above! Really resonates with me also. Taking responsibility for our actions....

God...random thought just entered my mind..bear with me: I was trying to take responsibility at work last week...so much that I outlined in the email update that it was my fault for the issues as I didn't have enough training...my manager wasn't impressed about the comment and told me off...said, "bussiness better won't know that we need a lil more knowledge as they will look and think what the hell these people are doing on the floor. So in other words... i was told to lie and put responsibility on "other" resources our downtime shrinking from over an hour to 20mins. I did as I was told but that truly didn't make me feel any better.

My logic: being responsible for your actions and honesty about it doesn't always do us any favours but i must VERY strongly point out - the situations/ circumstances are always different from one another.

Moral of my waffle - as long as you're honest TO YOURSELF and know what corrective action must take place going forward is a massive step in self growth alongside with more knowledge to put in the backpack we carry.

I do believe you will have safe and calm day & Of course be responsible for your decisions ☺

Take care!

Hi Stephen, thanks for your post, message for you on my diary.
Hope your toothache has sorted itself and you're having a fab Saturday evening x

Hello Stephen,

My mum just had to have one of her wisdom teeth out today. She was having pain from it though, so was worth it. Hope yours isn't too painful!

Thank you for the posts on my diary.

Lulubobs...Great to see your good progress with 11 days gamble free and a great attitude.

Annie... Hope your finding time for some running this weekend. A healthy body and a healthy mind can make us feel happy inside.

Sandra...Glad you have come to terms with your gambling episode. I have had a few setbacks and know it takes a while to get our thoughts and emotions sorted out.

I like your thread on the forum regarding economies that can be made in cooking etc. I have posted my two-penneth worth on that thread.

Good to see you back on track and tip-toeing around the diaries with support, advice and some good humour.

Little Miss Wild Child...You had me laughing earlier with your posts on the diaries. Saturday is party night so I imagine your out and about with your friends having fun. Enjoy your weekend and be proud of your progress. I believe it's well over 4 months since you last gambled and you have brightened up the diaries with your honesty and humour.

SJWSJW.. Hope your enjoying your 2 weeks off. A good opportunity to relax and reflect on your excellent progress. You have come a long way and are both focussed and determined. Take care my friend and keep blazing that trail.

Hello Diary...Saturday so I should be out and about but quite happy lounging on my sofa. Mouth is still a bit tender after the tooth extraction but it's healing nicely.

Think I need to chat more with my angels. They probably thinking I only call on them when I want something. I know when the angels are prompting me, it's a nice feeling and it just feels right. I also know when the addiction is prompting me and thats the complete opposite, it's conniving and greedy.

We all have our own views on spiritual matters. Trust and belief in a higher power brings some people a lot of comfort.

Love and best wishes to all on the diaries x x x

Thanks for kind comments Stephen. Yes I was partying tonight but it was with my 18 month old grandson who I was babysitting for. We played a wild tune or two on his xylophone, bopped to his favourite kids tunes baby shark and we are a pirate then had a bottle before collapsing into bed. That was milk of course! Little miss (not so) wild child strikes again!! Haha! I had a lovely evening though.
Glad you're doing well. I love the idea of angels and have called upon them a few times myself.
All good wishes x

Morning Stephen brills to see your 20th day! It feels Jan/Feb have been dragging but Spring is nearly here with fresh beginnings and determination. Happy Sunday Sx

Morning Stephen .... Well done on 20 days gf a good foundation on which to build on , good to see you back on track with your recovery and nice to read your uplifting posts .... the road to recovery is by no means an easy one but its good that we can find help, advice and encouragment on these daries ... wishing you well my friend.

Thanks Stephen, gambling is a sneaky b***h as we have both found out, keep on the right path, we can do this.

Hello Stephen,

Was listening to some music and this song/cover came up and made me think of you. I remember you used to post songs a lot. Old meets new, be happy =)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erWPPc7tlQs

Thank you for the support, advice and words of encouragement from Little Miss Found Herself, Sharon, Chartom, Smashed & SjwSjw. I have posted on your diaries.

Wishing all on the forum contentment and happy days over the coming week.

Good to follow George Ezra's advice in the song recommended by Smashed.

"Don't worry - Be happy."

WAKEY WAKEY TO ALL WHO GET PAID ON WEDNESDAY

The gambling demons are now sat around with their feet up and probably enjoying a few beers.

Come wednesday they will be running riot. With evil eyes and sadistic delight they will be dragging helpless addicts onto gambling sites and into the bookies.

ARE WE READY FOR THEM ????

Have we got our strategies worked out ?

Have we got our blocks in place ?

Have we taken measures to keep our finances safe and secure ?

LETS ALL GO TO BED ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT WITH EVERYTHING INTACT....GAMBLE FREE AND PROUD.

I get paid tommorow :-/...so might be wiped out by Wednesday!....but....NO CHANCE! I got my blocks in place and strong mindset on these shoulders!

Good to see you around the forum Stephen and yup..is it 3 weeks celebration for you?! You're doing great!

One day at a time takes us to anither level of weeks...months...years..

You're worth it...stay safe & strong!

S&B xx

Sounds like a good plan Stephen. Bring on pay day!!

Brilliant post Stephen I’ll be there gf! Get lost gambling demons! X