Famous Recovery Slogans
This three-word phrase encourages acceptance of life as it is.
What is "It is what it is"?
This term refers to a person in AA who provides guidance to a newcomer.
What is a sponsor?
This calming practice can involve deep breathing or mindfulness exercises.
What is meditation?
These external or internal factors can lead to cravings or substance use.
What are "triggers"?
This is the feeling you get when you're nervous about something happening in the future
What is "anxiety"?
This slogan advises against overthinking
A written account of one’s life and character flaws is part of this step.
What is Step 4 (a moral inventory)?
This physical activity can improve mood and reduce cravings.
What is exercise?
This emotional state, characterized by sadness or hopelessness, can be a relapse risk factor.
What is "depression"?
This is the emotion often associated with achieving something you worked hard for.
What is "pride"?
This AA slogan reminds members to focus on personal responsibility for their actions.
What is "Clean your side of the street"?
This tool involves attending group meetings regularly for support and accountability
What is fellowship?
This stress management technique involves focusing on the present moment without judgment
What is "Mindfulness"?
HALT is an acronym for these four common triggers.
What are "hungry, angry, lonely, and tired"?
This feeling occurs when you miss someone or something you love.
What is "longing"?
This frequently used slogan in AA meetings focuses on patience and growth over time.
What is "Progress, not perfection"?
This form of daily self-reflection is encouraged in Step 10.
What is a personal inventory?
Writing about your feelings and triggers is an example of this reflective activity.
What is "journaling"?
This type of plan is a roadmap for maintaining sobriety.
What is "a relapse prevention plan"?
This is the opposite of happiness, often felt after a loss.
What is "sadness"?
This slogan advises focusing on your own actions rather than controlling others
"What is "Let Go and Let God"?
Meditation and prayer are emphasized in this step for spiritual growth.
What is Step 11?
This technique involves identifying high-risk situations and creating a plan to avoid or handle them.
What is "relapse prevention planning"?
This type of care, which includes proper sleep, nutrition, and exercise, is essential for preventing relapse.
What is "self-care"?
This is a feeling of deep sorrow or regret, often associated with mourning.
What is "grief"?