In the program we often hear the acronym H.A.L.T., which stands for hungry, angry, lonely, and tired.
When we experience an excess of any of these states we're not enjoying our recovery – in essence our lives.
So how do we monitor ourselves in our busy workaday world?
One way is to develop a routine. To keep from becoming hungry we eat something in the morning, which many don’t do because they're not hungry. But we need to put something in our stomachs lest we find ourselves becoming irritable at small things. Maybe we keep snacks at our workplace, or have cereal before leaving the house.
To avoid becoming tired there are several things we can do. One is to exercise. A regular exercise routine keeps our stress down. It gives us more energy and vigor to go throughout the day. We can begin meditating. Or taking naps. All of these can make a difference and keep balance in our day.
It's one thing to quit drinking and using drugs. The next step is to learn to enjoy our recovery a day at a time, as much as possible.
