Recovery is the most selfish thing you can be involved in other than an addiction. But there’s a big difference.

Your Main Goal

During recovery, your main charge is to get healthy and stay on track. And that will mean getting comfortable with the word “no”.

“No” is Your Best Tool

Putting your sobriety first will require you to say no a lot. However, the word “no” is a survival tool that will allow you to navigate the minefield of recovery.

When to Say “No”

You’ll need to say no often.

• No to events.

• No to people.

• No to anything and everything that could jeopardize your recovery journey.

For Example

“Staying at a party longer because your buddies are begging you.”

Remember it’s not worth triggering a relapse and risking your recovery. Be selfish and say goodbye.

Recovery Advice

You don’t owe anything to anyone who doesn’t have your best interests in mind. And right now, your best interest is to continue in a healthy recovery.

How to Maintain Your Sobriety

Surround yourself with like-minded and supportive people who are sympathetic to your recovery journey.

Why You Should Maintain Sobriety

Remember that by sustaining your hard-won sobriety you’ll build and rebuild relationships with others.

Summary

• Recovery should be selfish.

• You’re doing it for yourself and everyone you love.

• Remember who you were in addiction, and realize who you are becoming in recovery.

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