“Your addiction can no longer define
you once you identify the cause of your relapse.”
Sherry Hudak
Introduction
to CH 5:
In
this chapter, you'll discover proven techniques to help you stay focused on
recovery and reduce the likelihood of future relapse. You'll learn whether you
have a “growth mindset” or a “fixed mindset” and why a growth mindset is
essential to becoming your best self. A growth mindset keeps you present each
day and reminds you that recovery is a gradual process. This positive shift in
thinking will empower you to make better decisions and believe that recovery is
achievable. Through self-reflection, you can take charge of your recovery
journey.
Self-expression
and self-esteem are often connected. So my question is: Are you using the
arts to positively or negatively influence your recovery? By learning to
make healthier choices, you are inevitably strengthening your recovery journey.
The more connected we feel to others through the arts, the easier it becomes to
understand our pain, joy, and happiness. However, if we use the arts to
avoid unresolved conflict, we keep self-doubt alive and hinder positive change!
Masking our emotions can make recovery impossible because our beliefs shape how
we see reality. If our thoughts are false or harmful, they can prolong
recovery.
At
the end of this chapter, you will reflect on your faith and relationship
with God. You will learn ten principles for achieving results through
prayer, and that will deepen your connection with Him. Your prayer life can
be one of the most powerful tools for staying focused on your recovery. As you
receive answers to your prayers, you will record them in your journal.
As you grow spiritually, you will learn to silence the negative voices in
your mind, helping you stay focused on your recovery and maintain a
positive perspective. You will discover that God’s voice always encourages
strength, while Satan’s voice promotes weakness. By choosing
God’s will over our own, we build a life rooted in love and forgiveness, both
vital to sustaining recovery in the long run!
Topic:
Music and Recovery
The
music we listen to can significantly influence our recovery. In this section,
you will evaluate how music has supported you through difficult times and
consider whether your playlist keeps you trapped in unresolved past or current
trauma and unhealthy relationships...
Topic:
How can we build a
relationship with God?
Does religion make you feel
anxious? If so, ask yourself why.
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