To be honest I dropped my new leaf and need to pick it up again.

I need to be honest. When I was temporarily separated from my motorized toothbrush I gave up brushing my teeth again.  I also gave up waking up at 6 AM after an overnight flight. I need to start these again today, Sunday.

New leaf working

I have been brushing my teeth every morning and evening until Wednesday evening when I could not because I was travelling.  I got separated from my electric tooth brush snd now Friday evening will start again. Besides the night I traveled overnight and the next day, I have woken up early each day before 8 AM. This early waking is also part of the new leaf I am turning over. You could call this new leaf a fiscal new year's resolution.

My new self care leaf. Consistently following a new routine.

My new routine is nothing special really but I was not doing this previously. I decided to brush my teeth in the morning and evening. I have done this for three days now. Already my gums have stopped bleeding. I have also woken up early for a few days now consistently.

Attending a lot of meetings and next week turning over a new leaf.

Next week I plan to wake up early every day and brush my teeth starting today and continuing on Sunday and into next week. I have been attending a number of self help meetings and moving forward with confidence.

Hitting some relapse thoughts

Much of my recovery readings and some of my meetings touch on the topic of relapse. Partly with smoking this is called a craving. At this point in my smoke free life my body is changing, as after two and a half years smoke free, my metabolism is improving. I am trying to stay physically active using phones and fitness watches and this has been working well. At the same time, I am trying to cut down on using food for comfort and trying to eat less.

Recovery is going well.

I have some moments of comfort. I have started to develop a phone network of supporters out side my family and usual circles and inside recovery circles. Yes, I am also enjoying a productive life now and a healthy life.