How To Maintain Your Sobriety During The Holidays

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1. Choose a Healthy Environment for Sobriety:

❖ Stay away from people who discourage you from sobriety.

❖ Spend time with people who are more supportive.❖ Ask a like-minded friend to come if are not feeling

secure.

❖ Understand the people, things and situations.❖ Consult with your therapist about what is causing

you anxiety. ❖ Try to learn tools to deal with uncomfortable

feelings.❖ Learn healthy ways to deal with stress.

2. Be Aware of your Triggers:

❖ During a difficult situation, refocus with activities such as ➢ Enjoy the natural world around you.➢ Take some deep breaths. ➢ Understand that the discomfort of the moment is

short and temporary.

3. Step Back from the Situation:

❖ Be part of what’s positive and productive around you.➢ Can improve your self-esteem.➢ Helps you remember that there is more to life than

your own wants and needs.➢ Do something that could add positive vibes to the

celebration.

4. Be Helpful:

❖ Appreciate what you have and be grateful for what’s in your life.

❖ Notice the things around you that you can be thankful for.

❖ Remember small things like a warm home and a beautiful dinner..

❖ Allow these kinds of moments to turn into soothing feelings you cherish.

5. Be Thankful:

❖ Find challenges and obstacles to overcome.❖ Remember that you have succeeded in beating the

hardest of fights before, and you can do it again.

6. Remember Every Day is a New Beginning:

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