SELF-LOVE
What is something you are proud of yourself for?
Small things matter too! Be proud!
Name one thing that made you feel grateful today?
Do not overcomplicate it!
What are some excuses you used during your active addiction?
Knowing your old excuses will help you realize what holds you back from doing well and staying treatment.
How have you seen yourself progress in your recovery journey?
You are making your health and well-being a priority. Activities of daily living such as showering, cooking, and laundry have regained importance in your routine, and you're feeling good because of it.
What are some healthy boundaries you have established in recovery?
In recovery, boundaries are crucial for maintaining sobriety and avoiding triggers or situations that may lead to relapse.
What makes you a good friend?
Reflect on what type of friend you would want to have.
How can you let others support you?
Learn to let others help. Accepting help and generosity can bring out a caring response in others and lead to deeper connections.
How has your relationship with yourself changed since your addiction?
These are good to know so you can start loving yourself. Give yourself a chance to mend & repair the broken relationship with YOURSELF.
You have to start with YOU!
Name 2 things you are grateful for?
What is something you are lacking in your recovery?
Everyone in recovery needs something different.
Recovery is not the same for everyone.
What are your coping skills to deal with stress?
Coping ideas:
Deep Breathing
Physical Activity
Journaling
ASK FOR HELP
Name three emotions you're feeling today?
No wrong answer. YOUR feelings are VALID!
How did using affect your relationship with others?
Be honest with yourself. True healing happens with honesty.
What's a hard lesson that you were grateful to learn?
“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” ~ Tony Robbins
What is your definition of willpower?
Willpower is the ability to control or restrain yourself, and the ability to resist instant gratification in order to achieve long-term goals.
What does self-love look like for you on a daily basis?
Positive things that make YOU feel GOOD.
What is your personal definition of recovery?
Recovery is about all of your life, not just treatment and management of your symptoms. Recovery involves: finding hope, developing self-esteem & resilience. Recovery is having a positive sense of self & having a sense of purpose and meaning in your life.
If you could give yourself advice during your active addiction, what would it be?
Your are worth it!
You are capable!
I believe in you!
How do you respond to situations you have no control over?
Try not to focus on what you can't. Make a list of the things that cause you stress. Then decide which things on the list you can take action on and which you can't. This can remind you what's in your control and what isn't.
What is your motivation?
Motivation is important to break old habits and to develop healthy ones.
How can you continue to practice self-love?
Building self-care routines. Make it a new habit!
What is the one thing you need to let go of today?
Make a commitment to let at least one thing go every single day. Let go of easy things first like clutter you don't care about, an annoying thought, or something else that you can move away from without much friction or energy.
What are some of the lies you told yourself in your active addiction?
I can quit whenever I want.
How do you think your negative thoughts influence your behavior?
“The way we think about something affects the way we feel about it. Our thoughts and feelings influence our behaviors, choices, and ultimately, outcomes.” Also connected to our thoughts and feelings are behaviors. Behaviors are our actions or the ways in which we present ourselves to others.
How do you manage your time in recovery?
There are many benefits that come with effective time management!