Structure in your life after you leave a drug and alcohol rehab program is one of the best determanents of sobriety. In a perfect world we could join health clubs and groups galor to fill our schedule with healthy activities. However sometimes finances limit us from joining a great health club, or some of our first ideas, so let’s look for ways to build structure without spending much money.

Join a running group. Most urban areas have groups that jog and run together. They usually meet 2 times a week to go for a good run, then usually grab a coffee or juice afterward. You can find these groups through the local Y.M.C.A. or find a specialty store tht just sells quality jogging shoes. They always have a bulletin board of groups.

Get a library card. Go to the biography area in the library. Make a list of the 20 biograghies of people you either admire the most, or had the best impact on society. Taking out one book at a time spend 30 minutes a day reading about great people.

Volunteer. Go to a local senior drop in center. Put your name up to do odd jobs or errands for 3 hours every Saturday morning. Will make sure you will get up nice and early on weekends, and you will make a big difference in someone’s life.

Coach some kids. There isn’t a little league or basketball coach out there who couldn’t use a good assistant. You really don’t even have to know anything about the sport. Be willing to organize, pick-up and cheer like crazy.

Learn to play the guitar. I’m amazed at what 50$ will buy in a secand hand store for musical instruments. Music lessons can be had for as little as 10$ per week. That’s just a couple of lattes at Starbucks.

Learn to speak in pulblic. Toastmasters in a fun group, costs next to nothing to join and who knows, you may be the next Tony Robbins.

Just get out there and add things to your life. These regularily scheduled events will keep you sober, keep you in shape, and add color and joy to your life.

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