The A-Z Steps
ACCEPT what is, even if it is what you can’t stand. Set BOUNDARIES with everyone, including yourself. Make the authentic CHOICE to be fully alive for the rest of your life. DISCRIMINATE who gets to be in your life. Fully ENJOY what you do have. FORGIVE yourself for all the pain you have caused yourself and others. GRANT power to a key relationship. Develop an empowering relationship with a HIGHER POWER. INSULATE your life from the consequence of circumstances. Have a JOB and routine which doesn’t cost you and pays the bills. LEARN to recognize your early warning signs. Let someone else MANAGE your recovery. Get your critical NEEDS fully satisfied. Put your physical environment in perfect ORDER. Get complete about your PAST. QUESTION all authority. Make the REQUESTS it takes to get the things you need. STOP tolerating. Tell the TRUTH as soon as you sense it. UNHINGE yourself from other peoples’ needs. Fully express your core VALUES. WIN at something, anything, every day. eXPECT nothing from anyone, even God. Put YOURSELF first, above anyone or anything. Establish a safety ZONE where you are protected.
