The following list supports an addict in recovery while at the same time promotes and acknowledges the strength inherent in one’s life.  If you are willing to work to secure each item on the following list, you will go a long way toward reaching your sobriety goals.  The list includes the following items:

1. Appropriately dressed
2. Maintains eye contact
3. Sleep and appetite are good
4. No physical health problems
5. Have friends who abstain
6. Supportive family
7. Has a constructive hobby
8. Participates in social organizations
9. Employed
10. Can express self both verbally and in writing
11. Able to take responsibility for actions and express remorse
12. Manages anger appropriately
13. Completes high school, GED and/or vocational training
14. Finances are managed without problems
15. Avoids legal difficulties
16. Has own transportation with driver’s license
17. Listens without interrupting or getting defensive
18. Questions issues reasonably without angst toward authority figures
19. Provides support to other people
20. Establishes plans for the future
21. Sustains values of solid work ethics
22. Expresses a sense of humor
23. Practices leadership skills
24. Objectively acknowledges the past
25. Is loyal to deserving others
26. Willing to go for help in stressful times
27. Shows flexibility
28. Maintains good life balance
29. Set boundaries and adheres to same
30. Consistently works a recovery program

The choice to live a healthy life always lies in the hands of each individual.  No person can force another human being to be, act, or feel anything.  Make your own decisions to be healthy and life a productive life in order to reach your dreams of a solid future.  You can and you will by incorporating the above items into your daily life practices.

“No one saves us but ourselves.  No one can and no one may.  We ourselves must walk the path.” – Buddha