Holiday Hope
This feeling often grows during recovery and reminds people that change is possible.
What is hope?
This is a trusted person you can call when things feel overwhelming.
What is a support person?
Extra sugar, late nights, and busy schedules can affect this important recovery need.
What is sleep?
This group might include family, friends, mentors, or peers in recovery.
What is a support network?
Recovery focuses on celebrating this, even if it’s small.
What is progress?
Recovery teaches that progress matters more than this unrealistic idea.
What is perfection?
Writing thoughts down in this can help manage holiday stress.
What is a journal?
This healthy habit can reduce stress and boost mood—even a winter walk counts.
What is physical activity?
Many people find encouragement by attending these recovery gatherings, especially during the holidays.
What are support meetings?
Marking sober time with a treat or activity is an example of this.
What is a healthy reward?
A snowflake is often used as a symbol for this important recovery truth—everyone’s journey is different.
What is individuality?
This recovery tool involves deep breathing, grounding, or relaxation techniques.
What are coping skills?
Recovery encourages setting these when holiday plans feel overwhelming.
What are boundaries?
This recovery value reminds people they don’t have to do everything alone.
What is connection?
This recovery lesson reminds people that setbacks don’t erase growth.
What is resilience?
This mindset focuses on one present moment, like enjoying a quiet winter snowfall.
What is mindfulness?
A regular schedule, like holiday traditions, can provide this helpful recovery structure.
What is routine?
Saying “no” to unsafe situations is an example of this recovery skill.
What is self-advocacy?
Offering kindness and understanding to others in recovery builds this.
What is empathy?
Gratitude lists are popular during Christmas and help build this recovery mindset.
What is positivity?
Many people in recovery say the holidays remind them to practice this toward themselves.
What is self-compassion?
This professional helps people talk through challenges and set recovery goals.
What is a counselor (or therapist)?
Celebrating sober traditions helps reinforce this key recovery goal.
What is maintaining recovery?
Helping others during the holidays can strengthen this feeling in recovery.
What is purpose?
Recovery often reframes the holidays as a time for this instead of pressure.
What is peace?