Recovery Milestones
Coping Strategies
Calendar Use
Triggers and Avoidance
Self-Care and Well-Being
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This recovery milestone refers to the initial decision to seek help for substance abuse.

What is the first step or reaching out for help?

100

This coping strategy involves engaging in physical activity to release stress and improve overall well-being.

What is exercise or physical fitness?

100

This calendar feature allows individuals to mark important recovery-related dates, such as sobriety anniversaries or therapy appointments.

What is event or appointment reminders?

100

This refers to situations, places, or people that may increase the risk of relapse in recovery.

What are triggers?

100

This self-care practice involves engaging in activities that promote relaxation, such as taking a warm bath or practicing mindfulness.

What is self-care or relaxation techniques?

200

This recovery milestone is often celebrated at the completion of 30 consecutive days of sobriety.

What is 30 days or one month of sobriety?

200

This coping strategy encourages individuals to express their thoughts and emotions through writing or journaling.

What is writing or journaling?

200

This calendar function allows users to set recurring reminders for daily or weekly recovery activities, such as self-care or meditation.

What is recurring events or reminders?

200

This coping strategy involves avoiding people, environments, or activities that may trigger cravings or jeopardize recovery.

What is avoidance or staying away from triggers?

200

This refers to the act of ensuring sufficient sleep and rest to support overall well-being and recovery.

What is getting enough sleep or rest?

300

This recovery milestone marks one year of continuous sobriety and is considered a significant achievement.

What is one year or 365 days of sobriety?

300

This coping strategy involves using deep breathing techniques and relaxation exercises to manage anxiety and stress.

What is deep breathing or relaxation exercises?

300

This calendar feature enables individuals to color-code different types of recovery activities, making it easier to visualize and organize their schedule.

What is color-coding or categorizing events?

300

This term describes the practice of recognizing and managing triggers to prevent relapse and maintain sobriety.

What is trigger awareness or trigger management?

300

This self-care practice involves nourishing the body with healthy and nutritious foods to support physical and mental well-being.

What is eating a balanced diet or healthy nutrition?

400

This recovery milestone represents a continuous period of five years of sobriety.

What is five years of sobriety?

400

This coping strategy emphasizes seeking support and guidance from others who have experienced similar challenges in recovery.

What is peer support or attending support group meetings?

400

This calendar function allows users to share their recovery-related calendar with supportive friends, family, or therapists for better coordination.

What is calendar sharing or collaboration?

400

This refers to the process of developing alternative plans or strategies to cope with triggers and avoid relapse.

What is relapse prevention or trigger response planning?

400

This term describes the act of engaging in activities that bring joy, pleasure, and fulfillment, promoting overall happiness and well-being.

What is engaging in hobbies or enjoyable activities?

500

This recovery milestone symbolizes a lifetime commitment to sobriety and is often celebrated after 20 years of continuous recovery.

What is 20 years or two decades of sobriety?

500

This coping strategy focuses on identifying and challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with positive and realistic ones.

What is cognitive restructuring or positive thinking?

500

This calendar feature provides the option to set alarms or notifications for important recovery-related events or tasks.

What is reminders or alerts?

500

This coping strategy emphasizes the importance of seeking support from others during challenging times or when facing triggers.

What is seeking social support or reaching out for help?

500

This self-care practice emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries and saying no to excessive demands or obligations to protect one's well-being.

What is setting boundaries or practicing assertiveness?

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