If you have begun your journey to recovery, then that’s the biggest step forward. Recovering from any kind of addiction is challenging but it is worth it. During your journey, you should keep in mind that difficulties and setbacks are normal, so you need to be patient with yourself.
Here are some things you can do to take better control of your life while you are going through the recovery period.
Accept Your Past
The best way to move forward in life is to acknowledge where you have been and to accept your past. Know that the experiences that you have gone through made you who you are now.
Without your past experiences, you would not be who you are now. In some cases, they may actually serve to identify your purpose while you go forward in life.
Be Familiar with Your Current Situation
Now that you are in better control of yourself, don’t let negative feelings like blame, guilt, regret, and anger take over you.
You need to stay focused and take charge of your life. It will help you alter anything that is not to your liking in your current situation.
Know Your Values
You need to set your priorities straight and know your values. Think about what needs your attention right now. Choose a direction in life that can help you stay on track.
Doing what you like and staying close to your heart can help you stay motivated, inspired, and even sober during you addiction recovery.
Change Your Lifestyle
Identify what you want to change in your life and be specific about it. Think about your day-to-day schedule and how you would like to change it for the better.
Pay attention to the people around you and how they make you feel and what kind of roles they play in your life. Surround yourself with people who motivate you to become a better version of yourself. Also notice what causes you anxiety, anger, and discomfort.
Create a Plan
In some situations, you would be able to make simple changes in life. On the contrary, if you are working towards taking control of your life on a grand scale, you need to create a plan to accomplish your goals.
Make a list of what you want to achieve and start with the simplest task. If you want to improve your mood, then start with regular sleep and exercise. Regular sleep will empower you to accomplish all the changes that are coming.
Manage Your Emotions
Even though emotional responses to people, situations, and sudden changes are normal, they can stop you from being in control of what happens in your life. We can’t control what others do to us, but we can control how we respond to changes in life.
In most cases, a huge emotional reaction is only going to complicate matters and cause more difficulties. Focus on how you will adjust and adapt to new things in life and relationships.
