Leisure/Fun
Name an outdoor activity that promotes relaxation and physical movement.
What is walking?
The "S" in SERENITY reminds you to do this to calm your mind when overwhelmed.
What is slow your thoughts with deep breathing or pausing?
The "S" in SAILING reminds you to do this before reacting impulsively.
What is stop and take a deep breath?
This feeling arises when something unfair happens to you.
What is Anger?
This basic emotion is triggered by perceived danger.
What is fear?
Name a creative activity that you can do at home to reduce stress.
What is drawing or painting?
Visualizing a peaceful setting is an example of this SERENITY strategy.
What is Imagining?
Gratitude involves focusing on this instead of negative aspects of life.
What is recognizing what you have to be thankful for?
This feeling occurs when you regret an action you took or failed to take.
What is guilt?
This emotion often arises after a personal loss.
What is sadness?
Identify a group activity that allows you to meet new people and have fun.
What is joining a community sports league?
Practicing tolerance of distress is essential for this part of recovery.
What is navigating through cravings or difficult emotions without reacting?
Letting go of these mental habits can reduce stress.
What are grudges, perfectionism, or unrealistic expectations?
This is the term for feelings that last only a short time, such as frustration.
What is transient feelings?
This is the term for experiencing multiple emotions at once.
What is mixed emotions?
Name a recreational activity that is cost-effective and promotes mindfulness.
What is yoga or meditation?
The "N" in SERENITY encourages you to do this to improve your awareness of relationships.
What is notice how others respond to you?
This part of SAILING encourages you to acknowledge emotions without this harmful behavior.
What is judging or criticizing yourself for feeling a certain way?
This feeling can stem from physical exhaustion and prolonged stress.
What is burnout?
Name the four primary emotions that all other emotions stem from.
What are fear, anger, sadness, and joy?
This type of adventure-based activity can build confidence and strengthen resilience.
What is hiking a challenging trail or rock climbing?
Using all steps of SERENITY, describe how to calm yourself during a high-stress moment.
What is: slow your thoughts, engage effective behavior, relax, notice your surroundings, imagine a positive outcome, tolerate the discomfort, and affirm yourself?
Using all steps of SAILING, explain how to overcome a sudden craving for substances.
What is: stop, acknowledge the craving, improve your situation by finding a distraction, let go of the desire to act impulsively, identify your triggers, avoid judgment, and express gratitude for your progress?
Name two feelings that commonly coexist during early recovery.
What us fear and hope?
Describe how emotional regulation helps in maintaining long-term recovery.
What is: emotional regulation allows individuals to manage triggers, reduce impulsivity, and improve decision-making to sustain sobriety?