Faith in Me, Hope for My Future & Love of My Life

My recovery comes first. So that everything else I love in life doesn’t have to come in last period – anonymous

• 1. Give up control and allow someone else to take the reins and relax.
• 2. Become more spiritual within myself and believe that whatever the outcome I will be OK.
• 3. Stop self sabotaging myself with alcohol.
• 4. Accept that I am an alcoholic and I didn’t ruin my life and I will be OK.
• 5. Work on my recovery only, not worry about outside matters.
• 6. Work on my steps with my sponsor work on my derma and Buddhism work on my smart recovery.
• 7. Remember nothing defines me but me!
• 8. I know I am with love, self-respect and dignity.
• 9. Open myself up to love, and meditation/dressed and new opportunities.
• 10. Work on my Sobriety Bucket List that will promote new experiences and exciting opportunities.
• 11. Focus on the new Shannon and not the old Shannon.
• 12. Stay clear of potential toxic environments.
• 13. Attend AA meetings during the meetings and a meetings SL a a meetings, find some meetings that are fun like meditation go and stick with it.
• 14. Continue to journal and write getting my feelings on paper.
• 15. Start believing that I am enough.
• 16. Get back to doing the simple things that I love – don’t rush through them sit and enjoy and savor! Even as simple as an ice cream cone!
• 17. If and when I get frustrated look at the situation differently and from another perspective!
• 18. Work on my book and get published a sense of pride and accomplishment that I couldn’t do because it was focused on drinking.
• 18. Go to the gym and work out any stress.and my grievances.
• 20. I used to just dance to make me happy – I’m going to dance again like no one’s watching!
• 21. Really find pure joy in the little things don’t let my own emotions override the beauty of now!
• 22. Start reading again, it’s always been a great place to escape and get my mind right.
• 23. Grow from my discomfort and practice a little tough love on myself!
• 24. Remember who I am, who I’ve always been, and that I can succeed in my recovery free from addiction of alcohol!