Setting Goals for Recovery
The goal setting process is about helping think about what is important to you and ____ a vision of what they would like their your to be.
developing
Goals give you a sense of ____ and direction. They help you stay _____ and focused on your recovery journey.
purpose
motivated
Short goals are focused on the present and should be quite simple and ____.
achievable
Creating _____ can help a person stay on track to meeting their goals. Share the goals you are working on with a trusted friend, family member or sponsor
accountability
This lover of mom's spaghetti just celebrated 14 years of sobriety and regularly attends AA
Eminem
Research shows that working towards established goals _____ hope and ____ motivation.
promotes
enhances
When you set goals, you become ____ for your actions. This can help you stay on track and avoid relapse.
accountable
Name 5 common short-term goals
Attend therapy, go to AA, find a sponsor, keep a journal, exercise routine, restore positive relationships, developing relaxation skills, setting up doctor appointments, Try new things.
There are many ____ available to those in recovery that can assist them in learning more about addiction and recovery. It is also a great way to begin to develop your sober support network.
Resources
This superstar English rock songwriter of Rocket man got sober in 1990
Elton John
Recovery goals are ____ that a person sets that are related directly to their recovery.
objectives
oal setting allows you to learn more about yourself and your _____ and weaknesses. This can help you develop a better understanding of what works for you in your recovery.
strengths
short term goals are about helping you to focus on all the things which will ____ your sobriety one day at a time from week to week.
promote
Life is full of obstacles and barriers, so it is important to remain ____ as you work to achieve your goals.
Flexible
She made headlines in 1989 by going to rehab at just 13 and announcing she was an addict. From a famous, and famously troubled, acting family, she was 6 when the movie E.T. launched her career. She says she started drinking when she was 9, and quickly moved on to marijuana and cocaine. She spent her teenage years trying to overcome her notoriety and has since enjoyed success as an actress and producer.
Drew Barrymore
S.M.A.R.T Goals
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-Specific
Achieving goals can give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your ____-____. This can help you maintain a positive mindset throughout your recovery.
self-esteem
long-term goals should be ___ to meet the specific needs and circumstances of each person.
tailored
Experiencing setbacks in your goals can be frustrating and can often lead to negative emotions. It is important during these times to be _____ to yourself.
Kind
This metallic man has admitted that he spent most of his early days as an actor impaired by drugs and alcohol, and has been arrested for alcohol, cocaine, and heroin in the past. He was incarcerated in California because of his substance abuse and has spent time in a state-owned rehabilitation center.
Robert Downey Jr.
Goal Setting takes the pressure off of sobriety as the only objective and allows you to build a solid ____ for recovery.
foundation
etting goals can help reduce stress by giving you a ____ ____ ____over your life. When you have a clear plan in place, it’s easier to manage stress and anxiety.
sense of control
examples of long-term goals
Sobriety, Improved Health, Improved Relationships, Career Goals, Improved Mental Health, Housing Stability.
Goal setting is something that has to continually be worked on T/F
True
This scream queen became addicted to painkillers after a cosmetic surgery and has been sober for over 20 years.
Jamie Lee Curtis