What hobby replaced drinking for you?
I'm on Day 22 and I'm realizing I have a LOT of free time now that I'm not spending 2-3 hours every evening drinking. The boredom is real. I took the Hobby Discovery quiz on ResetPoint and it suggested woodworking, which I never would have considered. Bought a basic set of tools last weekend and I'm hooked. There's something about working with your hands that scratches the same "zone out" itch that drinking used to. What replaced drinking for you? I'm curious what stuck and what didn't.
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Running. I started Couch to 5K on Day 10 and now I'm training for a half marathon. The endorphin rush is real and it's better than any buzz.
Photography. I take my camera on evening walks now instead of sitting on the couch with a beer. Same decompression, zero hangover, and I have beautiful photos to show for it.
Cooking! I used to drink while I cooked (the classic 'chef's wine'). Now I make elaborate meals sober and actually remember eating them. My knife skills have gotten surprisingly good.