Identifying life goals is the heart of the recovery process.
When we see a future for ourselves, we begin to become
motivated to do all we can to reach that future. Goals can be
big or small, depending on where you are in your recovery
journey.
Ask yourself:
- » What motivates me?
- » What interests me?
- » What would I do more if I could?
- » What would I do more if I could?
- » What do I care about, or what did I care about
before my illness?
- » Where do I want my life to go?
- » What brings me joy?
- » What are my dreams and hopes?
It can help to start small and work up to larger goals. You
might want to begin by setting one small goal for yourself at
the beginning of each day. As you move forward with your
recovery, look at the different areas of your life and think
about your short and long term goals.
Short term goals might include:
- » Be out of bed by xx:00 am.
- » Finish one household chore.
- » Call a DBSA support group.
Long term goals might include:
- » Get training or experience for a job.
- » Change a living situation, e.g., find an apartment
- » Build a relationship with a friend or family member.
Remember break your goals down into small steps at first.
Looking at a goal such as 'move to a new city' can be
difficult to visualize and plan all at once. Ask yourself what
you need to do first. What can you do now that will help you
eventually reach this goal? Not only will this help move you
closer to your goal, but it will also help give you a positive
feeling of accomplishment.
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