Post 31
WORKSHEET: FACING RECOVERY FROM THE BEGINNING
Perhaps, during this month
of September, you have heard more about the topic of recovery than any other time of the year. Across the country, National Recovery Month
has been observed in many ways: magazines articles on the topic of mental
health research; recovery programs’ PR
campaigns; and support groups picnics, rides, and other social events. The message is heard repeatedly: celebrate new life in recovery! “Before” and “after” stories are told – and
celebrated all over again. It is a
wonderful reminder to the public – and the hurting – that there is HOPE and HELP in recovery … and it’s worth national attention each year.
Recently, I came across understanding
words about gambling addiction and recovery that need to be heard by those
seeking recovery from compulsive gambling:
Gambling addiction is a mask for many things that are
wrong in your life. … When you stop
gambling, you begin to face life again … [and welcome] reality in your life
again.
To celebrate the topic of Recovery, this month’s Blog features
another GRM Worksheet addressing those aspects of reality that one eventually faces when entering personal
recovery. The worksheet’s inspiration
comes from a quote written to me by a friend: God meets you where you are BUT He does not leave you there. In other words, recovery implies AND requires change.
Over the coming months, this
Blog will include a series of worksheets on providing a suggested basic structure
that will help to frame a day’s length for personal recovery. The below worksheet - with checkpoints to
follow for the individual seeking change - is the first in the series … starting the day
with a GOOD morning!
Blessings,
Rev. Janet Jacobs
Director, Gambling Recovery
Ministries
Worksheet:
Facing Recovery: A GOOD Morning CHECKLIST
HAVE A GOOD MORNING!
·
Set
a regular time to awake
·
Smile
and Pray
·
Regular
meal. Remember the importance of water to drink.
·
Set
regular times for any medications.
·
Groom
and dress
·
Smile
and pray (or recite/read scripture/ devotional reading) again
·
Leave
for work on time (ten minutes ahead of time might be better!)
·
OR
complete a single, simple chore/project at home, right away. (Once completed, plan the
rest of your day: specific goals, appropriate in size, for your particular
day’s schedule).
·
Smile
and pray. (You’re getting the idea!)
·
Begin
your list of planned projects/activities for the day. Be realistic.
Pace yourself as you work.
·
Be thankful for any and all work done!
For more information on problem gambling and recovery issues, visit www.grmumc.org
