Planning is essential for success. "Fail to plan, plan to fail."
"Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking." - William Butler Yeats
Now that you’ve got a clear picture of the challenge ahead—understanding the need for change and recognizing your strengths and areas for improvement—it’s time to think about your future in recovery.
Before committing to a new path or continuing on your current one, take the time to set concrete goals that will guide you forward.
Under each heading you will find some questions to get you thinking. You do not need to have a goal under each heading. At the very bottom of every category is a tick box to "score" your progress, it's not necessary to "score" on the first pass, we will revert back to this as progress accumulates.
What is my ideal Recovery condition?
How would I feel in that condition?
How would I look?
Who would benefit by my Recovery?
What would be different in my daily life?
Where can I find Recovery?
When would be a good time for me to start a Recovery?
Why should I strive to achieve my ideal Recovery?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol contribute to the success of me achieving my ideal Recovery goals?
Is there anything preventing me from actively initiating and maintaining my Recovery?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself?
Am I ready to take on the challenge of achieving my ideal Recovery condition?
What is my Recovery goal?
I am meeting my Recovery goals.
What is my ideal physical condition and how would it impact my well-being?
How would I feel in my ideal physical condition, and who would benefit from this change?
What would be different in my daily life if I achieved my ideal physical state?
Where can I find resources or motivation to work toward this physical goal?
When will I start taking steps to reach my ideal physical condition?
Why is achieving this physical state important to me?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol contribute to my physical health goals?
What small step can I take today to move toward this ideal?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my physical health?
What is my Recovery goal for physical health?
I am meeting my physical health goals.
What is my ideal emotional and mental health condition and how would it impact my well-being?
How would I feel in my ideal emotional and mental health state, and who would benefit from this change?
What would be different in my daily life if I achieved my ideal emotional and mental health?
Where can I find resources or motivation to work toward this goal?
When will I start investing in my emotional and mental health?
Why is achieving this emotional and mental health condition important to me?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol support my emotional and mental health goals?
What small step can I take today to move toward this ideal?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my emotional and mental health?
What is my Recovery goal for emotional and mental health?
I am meeting my emotional and mental health goals.
What would be the ideal state of the important relationships in my life and who are these people?
How would I feel if my relationships were in optimal condition, and who would benefit from these improvements?
What would be different in my daily life if my relationships were in a healthier state?
Where can I find support or resources to improve and heal these relationships?
When will I start investing in strengthening and healing these relationships?
Why is it important to me to improve and heal these relationships?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol support my efforts to improve these relationships?
What small step can I take today to move toward my ideal relationship state?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my relationships?
I am meeting my relationship goals.
What would be the ideal state of my finances, and how would this impact my life?
How would I feel if my finances were in optimal condition, and who would benefit from this improvement?
What would be different in my daily life if I achieved my financial goals?
Where can I find resources or support to improve and optimize my financial situation?
When will I start taking steps to improve my financial health?
Why is it important for me to achieve financial wellness?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol support my financial goals?
What small step can I take today to work toward my ideal financial state?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my financial wellness?
What is my Recovery Goal for financial wellness?
I am meeting my financial goals.
What would be the ideal state of my spiritual well-being, and how would it impact my life?
How would I feel if my spiritual well-being were in optimal condition and who would benefit from this change?
What would be different in my daily life if I achieved spiritual wellness?
Where can I find support or resources to improve and nurture my spiritual well-being?
When will I start investing in my spiritual growth and well-being?
Why is it important to me to achieve spiritual wellness?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol support my spiritual goals?
What small step can I take today to move toward spiritual wellness?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my spiritual well-being?
What is my Recovery Goal for spiritual health?
I am meeting my spiritual goals.
What would be the ideal state of my intellectual well-being and how would it impact my life?
How would I feel if my intellectual well-being were in optimal condition, and who would benefit from this improvement?
What would be different in my daily life if I achieved intellectual wellness?
Where can I find resources or support to enhance my intellectual well-being?
When will I start taking steps to improve my intellectual health?
Why is it important for me to cultivate intellectual well-being?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol support my intellectual goals?
What small step can I take today to work toward intellectual wellness?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my intellectual well-being?
What is my Recovery Goal for intellectual well-being?
I am meeting my intellectual well being goals.
What would be the ideal state of my social well-being and how would it impact my life?
How would I feel if my social well-being were in optimal condition, and who would benefit from this improvement?
What would be different in my daily life if I achieved social wellness?
Where can I find resources or support to strengthen my social connections and community involvement?
When will I start taking steps to improve my social well-being?
Why is it important for me to nurture my social connections and community involvement?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol support my social well-being goals?
What small step can I take today to work toward improved social wellness?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my social well-being?
What is my Recovery Goal for social well-being?
I am meeting my social goals.
What would be the ideal state of my occupational well-being, and how would it impact my life?
How would I feel if my occupational well-being were in optimal condition, and who would benefit from this improvement?
What would be different in my daily life if I achieved my occupational goals?
Where can I find resources or support to enhance my occupational well-being?
When will I start taking steps to improve my occupational health and satisfaction?
Why is it important for me to strive for occupational well-being?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol support my occupational goals?
What small step can I take today to work toward occupational wellness?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my occupational well-being?
What is my Recovery Goal for occupational well-being?
I am meeting my occupational goals.
What would be the ideal state of my environmental well-being and how would it impact my life?
How would I feel if my environmental well-being were in optimal condition, and who would benefit from this improvement?
What would be different in my daily life if I achieved environmental wellness?
Where can I find resources or support to improve and optimize my environmental well-being?
When will I start taking steps to enhance my environmental wellness?
Why is it important for me to prioritize environmental well-being?
Would abstaining from drugs and alcohol support my environmental goals?
What small step can I take today to move toward environmental wellness?
Are there other questions I should be asking myself about my environmental well-being?
What is my Recovery Goal for environmental well-being?
I am meeting my environmental well being goals.
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