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Tip 21 Have a Plan
Have a plan for what to do if you find yourself in a place where there are drugs or alcohol. No matter how far you are in the recovery process there will be times when you are tempted to give in. Have numbers handy of family and friends who you can call when you know that you need to get out of certain situations.
Many addicts keep what is called an emotional file maintenance plan:
Write down your wish list of goals and dreams.
Write a list of what you have accomplished in the past year.
Learn time management tools so that you are focused each day.
Keep a journal with you at all times where you can write down your thoughts and feelings. Throw this list away at the end of each day so that you dont hold on to negative emotions.
Write a list of recovery goals.
Write down some of your past experiences and how you felt about them.
This is a good opportunity to work through some personal past issues. |
