How to Achieve Sober Living
The success rates are dismal and depressing when it comes to beating addiction. Based on most available data, very few will manage to achieve continuous, long-term sobriety. While it certainly is possible, the odds are stacked against us. Here is how you can achieve success with sober living.
1. The theory of the zero tolerance policy
It is interesting how frequently this idea is passed over and ignored in mainstream recovery programs and group meetings. The concept is simple and effective: you simply make a deal with yourself that you will not relapse back to your drug of choice under any circumstances, period. Then the rest of your life is simply structured around maintaining peace, serenity, and growth in pursuit of this goal.
But what is critical is for the zero tolerance concept to come first and foremost. You simply “cannot allow yourself to go there.” Doing this can make a real difference in how you feel about yourself on a day to day basis.
2. Holistic path
As you stay clean and sober, the task of staying chemical free becomes a bit more natural over time and the new challenge is in finding emotional balance and peaceful relationships in your everyday life. Relapse is still a threat, and always will be of course, but now the challenge starts shifting away from simply abstinence and towards achieving something greater with your life.
A holistic approach to recovery is what drives success in this area. As your recovery progresses, life becomes meaningful again, and the need for balance becomes increasingly important as the recovering person mounts more and more responsibilities in their life.
3. Creative life with vision and purpose
Would you like to find out what most motivates a struggling alcoholic and has the ability to boost their recovery efforts immeasurably? The answer lies in moving beyond mere abstinence from chemicals and discovering the creative new life in recovery. This is more about finding a life of new meaning and continuing to grow in your recovery while also finding ways to help others along your journey.