KEY RECOVERY CONCEPTS
We all experience life and health difficulties such as mental health challenges, addictions, loss, diabetes, or aging. Yet we can get well, stay well, and go on to fulfill our life dreams and goals.
HOPE
The beginning of this part of the plan is a simple description of how you are and what you feel like when you are doing well.
WHAT I LOOK LIKE ON MY BEST DAY or WHEN I'M FEELING WELL
WELLNESS TOOLBOX
It's up to you to act and do what needs to be done to keep yourself well. It's also up to you to ask others for help if you want it or need it.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBLITY
Making a commitment to do things daily helps keep you well and allows you to do more of the things you want to do.
THINGS I NEED TO DO EVERY DAY TO STAY WELL
"things that push your buttons", "red flags"
STRESSORS
Learning all you can about what you are experiencing helps you make good decisions about all aspects of your life.
EDUCATION
Making a list that might not be necessary every day but that you might choose to do when you want to or when you feel the need to do them.
THINGS I MIGHTS CHOOSE TO DO (OR ADDITIONAL THINGS I CAN DO ANY TIME TO STAY WELL)
Signals that you may need to act on to keep little things from turning into big things.
EARLY WARNING SIGNS
Effectively reaching out to others and expressing your needs helps you get what you need, want, and deserve to support your wellness and recovery.
SELF-ADVOCACY
A list of things needed to do and the specific times they will do them.
GENERIC DAILY PLAN
Although working toward your wellness is up to you, receiving support from others and giving support to others will help you feel better and enhance the quality of life.
A simple plan to put your wellness tools into action in your everyday life.