Self-Love
How do you practice self-care?
self-care is different for everyone like self-care to me is hanging out with my dog or talking to a friend and doing make up
Name one thing that made you feel grateful today
I am grateful to be able to wake up and come to work
What are some excuses you have used during your active addiction?
Understanding these to become aware so you can put a stop and learn healthy coping skills
How have you seen yourself progress in your recovery?
Progress is different for everyone and never feel as shame if someone’s moving faster than you we are all different and it’s OK to move at the pace that you need when you need it
Name three things you have control over
Three things that we have control over is ourselves our emotions and the way we react and respond to people
What are something you are proud of yourself for?
you should always be proud of yourself no matter how big or small the milestone
How can you let others support you?
The ways that you let others support is by understanding that have someone to call if ever in need a release that feeling you can call the 988 or the Colorado Crisis Line
How has your relationship with yourself change since you’re active addiction?
Understanding that the relationship with yourself is the most important one
Name five things you grateful for?
Gratitude is one of the biggest things that help us in recovery and understanding that there is something bigger than ourselves
what goals have you recently set for yourself?
Setting goals is a way that we can get to our dreams because remember dreams without goals or just dreams
What makes you a great friend?
A great friend is someone who supports you during your recovery
Name three emotions you’re feeling today
I feel happy, tired and excited
How did using affect your relationships? Have they improved since your active addiction?
Understanding the hard truth that addiction doesn’t only just affect you but those around you that care about you
What is a hard lesson that you were grateful to learn?
Sometimes the toughest roads bring us to the greatest ending
name three triggers and how you cope with them
Self-awareness helps us understand how to fix the problem
What are your coping skills to deal with stress?
good ways to deal with stress are exercise, reading, drawing, journaling, and going to a supportive person.
What is your personal definition of recovery?
Recovery can mean different for everyone and that doesn’t mean that one is less than the other. Recovery to me means being able to live the life that I want and not one that’s dictated by my thoughts and emotions or other people’s criticisms.
if you could give yourself advice during your active addiction, what would it be?
if we recover loudly, we keep people from dying quietly
How do you respond to situations that you have no control?
God grant me the serenity to understand the things that I cannot change, the courage to change the things that I can’t, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What challenges are you facing currently
Challenges or a part of life but learning how to cope and manage is what makes it less challenging
What does self-love look like to you on a daily basis?
Self love looks different for everyone
What is one thing you need to let go today?
Letting go doesn’t mean that you forget what happened letting go means that you allow yourself to live in contentment and not in any other negative emotion
What are some lies you told yourself in active addiction?
Understanding that the lies you tell yourself will only dig you deeper into the hole that you’re trying to get out
How do you think your negative thoughts influence your behavior? Give an example.
Watch your thoughts for they become your words watch your words for they become your actions. Watch your actions for they become your habit. Watch your habits for they become your character. Watch your character before it becomes your destiny.
What are some unchangeable things in your life that you’re struggling to accept?
Acceptance is the first step to change