Self-Care Superstars
Taking time to relax, sleep, and nourish your body are examples of this.
What is self-care?
A situation or feeling that might make someone want to use substances again.
What is a trigger?
This practice allows women in recovery to process their past without shame and move forward with compassion.
What is self-forgiveness?
In a supportive relationship, both people respect this without guilt or pressure.
What are boundaries?
Repeating positive statements like "I am strong" is called this.
What are affirmations?
This foundational concept in recovery means letting go of the illusion of control over addiction and embracing support.
What is surrender or acceptance?
A physical activity known to reduce stress and boost mood.
What is exercise (or physical activity)?
A tool for preventing relapse by thinking ahead about risky situations.
What is relapse prevention plan?
This societal pressure often causes women to prioritize others over their own healing.
What is caretaking or people-pleasing?
Relationships that drain energy, cause stress, or encourage unhealthy habits are described this way.
What are toxic relationships?
Recognizing small wins in recovery helps build this.
What is confidence or self-esteem?
A person who supports your sobriety journey and offers guidance, often in 12-step programs.
What is a sponsor?
Often mistaken as selfish, this essential self-care practice involves setting clear limits to protect your mental and emotional well-being.
What is boundary-setting?
Deep breathing, calling a sponsor, and going for a walk are examples of these.
What are healthy coping skills?
This type of love — given to yourself — is essential for long-term sobriety.
What is self-love or self-compassion?
Open, honest, and respectful talking and listening is known as this.
What is healthy communication?
Confidence begins to grow when your actions are consistent with these personal beliefs.
What are your values?
This is the first and most important commitment a person makes when beginning the recovery journey.
What is abstinence or sobriety?
Often used in therapeutic settings, this self-directed activity transforms internal experiences into written words to promote emotional clarity and healing.
What is journaling?
Internal triggers usually start with this.
What are Feelings?
This emotion, often rooted in past trauma or societal pressure, can make it difficult for women to ask for help.
What is shame?
Trust, respect, support, and honesty are signs of this.
What is a healthy relationship?
Setting and achieving these helps build a strong foundation for recovery.
What are goals?
A daily or weekly gathering where people support one another's recovery.
What is a meeting or support group?
This practice helps focus on the present moment.
What is meditation or mindfulness?
The three HALT warning signs that increase vulnerability (H-A-L-T).
What are Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired?
A non-substance-related activity women often rediscover that brings joy and purpose.
What is a hobby or passion?
One important thing you must do for yourself before forming new relationships in recovery.
What is heal or focus on self-growth?
This happens when you stop basing your worth on mistakes and start recognizing your effort and growth.
What is self-acceptance?
The term used when someone returns to substance use after a period of abstinence.
What is a relapse?
Making and sticking to a daily schedule can reduce anxiety and create this important feeling in recovery.
What is structure or stability?
Using substances to numb difficult emotions is an example of this kind of unhealthy strategy.
What is avoidance?
Women in recovery are encouraged to rebuild this, which may have been damaged by unhealthy relationships.
What is self-worth?
Healthy relationships allow for open disagreement without this harmful behavior.
What is disrespect or verbal abuse?
This common obstacle to confidence stems from over-focusing on what others think of you.
What is people-pleasing or fear of judgment?
This simple yet powerful phrase reminds individuals in recovery to focus on maintaining sobriety in the present, not the distant future.
What is "One day at a time"?