Acronyms
K.I.S
What is..
Keep It Simple
A.K.A Rocketman
Who is...
Elton John
Easy...
Does It!
A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
What is...
Meditation
H.O.W
What is..
Honesty, Open-mindedness, and Willingness
American actor. His career has been characterized by critical and popular success in his youth, followed by a period of substance abuse and legal troubles, before a resurgence of commercial success in middle age. Cast as the role of Tony Stark.
Who is..
Robert Downey Jr.
Nothing changes...
...if nothing changes
Where you’re known, you’re expected to show up, and you’re expected to make progress in your recovery. The group is waiting and wants to see you succeed is an extra push of accountability to stay sober.
What is...
Finding and attending a homegroup.
H.A.L.T.
What is...
Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (Fix these situations before you make any decisions) or Hope, Acceptance, Love and Tolerance?
Rapper with two diamond-certified albums
Eminem
Faith without works...
... is dead
Usually suggested by your sponsor to "get you out of your head"
What is...
Acts of service
G.O.D
What is..
Good Orderly Direction or Group of Drunks
A long haired funny Brit
Who is... Russell Brand
90 meetings...
...in 90 days
A healthy way to let go of frustration...
What is...
Exercise, yoga, deep breathing, coloring, etc.
What is..
Let go and let God
Quite the pot head in Pineapple Express
Who is... James Franco
Let go...
... and let God.
Problem-Focused Coping Strategies (actions to take before emotions get out of control)
What is...
Time management strategies, gratitude lists, asking for support, writing a to-do list, establish healthy boundaries, etc.