Resolutions—How to Get Yourself Sober?
New Year’s resolutions are so great… in theory! And let’s face it most resolutions stay as theory and never quite make it to the real world.
We have all decided to get fit and healthy this year, while eating some left-over cake, sprawled over the sofa!
The thing that is so often missing to a resolution is a real plan; something that will take it from that theoretical world into decisive action.
If you have a drug or alcohol problem and you made the resolution to get sober—good for you!! Now let’s make a real plan, to ensure you achieve the goal.
Make sure the goal has easily achievable step-by-step targets. That way each step isn’t too hard or far away but does get you steadily towards the goal. Here is an example:
GOAL:
To get sober
PLAN:
- Talk to my family about the addiction
- Research treatment options
- Choose a rehab centre
- Contact the appropriate person at the centre
- Make an appointment for an assessment
- Set the date for starting rehab
- Do rehab
This is just a general example, but it gives you a good idea of how you could go about it.
Just the decision that you WANT to be sober is a huge step in the right direction. Both you and any loved ones will experience huge relief from this. But make sure that decision and relief doesn’t end up amounting to nothing, make it count and make it real!
We know rehab can be hard, but you can be stronger. You can push through to achieve the sobriety that you want!
In Narconon UK we have intake coordinators who are happy to answer any questions, help with any doubts, and talk to your family; we can persist with you through a plan and help you get started. For more information
