12-Step Knowledge
This popular slogan reminds members to focus only on staying sober today.
What is Just for Today?
This painful emotion says, “I am bad,” rather than “I did something bad.”
What is shame?
This quality is built when your actions consistently match your words.
What is trustworthiness?
The ability to take ownership of your actions and follow through on commitments.
What is accountability?
This basic level of Maslow’s hierarchy includes food, water, shelter, and rest.
What is physiological?
This person helps guide others through the 12 Steps and offers accountability and support.
Who is a sponsor?
This emotion often follows breaking a moral or personal code and says, “I did something wrong,” and can lead towards positive change.
What is guilt?
These personal beliefs guide your decisions and define what truly matters to you.
What are values?
This type of goal focuses on personal values and purpose rather than material success.
What is an intrinsic goal?
This level includes shelter, health, employment, morals, and resources.
What is safety?
This step focuses on making direct amends to people whenever possible.
What is step 9?
This feeling arises when a mistake or weakness is seen or revealed in front of others, which is fleeting and funny.
What is embarrassment?
The feeling of confidence and worth that often needs rebuilding in recovery.
What is self-esteem?
This visual tool can help you stay motivated by picturing your dreams and goals.
What is a vision board?
This middle level of Maslow’s hierarchy emphasizes connection, friendship, and belonging.
What is love and belonging?
These gatherings allow people to share their experience, strength, and hope.
What are meetings?
This emotion involves feeling degraded or powerless, often due to public ridicule or rejection, leaving individuals asking, "Did I deserve this?"
What is humiliation?
Choosing courage over comfort and practicing your values, rather than simply professing them, are examples of this core value.
What is integrity?
This 5-step process makes it relatively easy for individuals to set clear and attainable goals.
What are SMART goals?
The need for confidence, achievement, and respect from others represents this level.
What is esteem?
Three of these principles are indispensable.
What are honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness?
This skill involves identifying emotions, accepting them without judgment, and choosing how to respond instead of reacting.
What is emotional regulation?
Setting healthy boundaries, keeping promises, and being reliable are all ways to rebuild this with others.
What is trust?
With 8 billion people in the world, only this percentage is engaging in the goal-setting process.
What is 3%?
The highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy involves becoming the best version of yourself.
What is self-actualization?