Following Directions

90 TOOLS FOR SOBRIETY

1 ) Stay away from that first drink, taking the 1ststep daily.

2 ) Attend AA regularly and get involved.

3 ) Progress is made ONE DAY AT A TIME.

4 ) Use the 24 Hour plan.

5 ) Remember, your disease is incurable, progressive and fatal.

6 ) Do first things first.

7 ) Don't become too tired.

8 ) Eat at regular hours.

9 ) Use the telephone. (not just after the fact but during too.).

10) Be active - don't just sit around. Idle time will kill you.

11) Use the Serenity Prayer.

12) Change old routines and patterns.

13) Don't become too hungry.

14) Avoid loneliness.

15) Practice control of your anger.

16) Air your resentments.

17) Be willing to help whenever needed.

18) Be good to yourself, you deserve it.

19) Easy does it.

20) Get out of the "IF ONLY" trap.

21) Remember HOW IT WAS. Your last drunk, the feelings, etc.

22) Be aware of your emotions.

23) Help another in his/her recovery, extend your hand, listen.

24) Try to turn your life and your will over to your High Power.

25) Avoid all mood-altering drugs, read labels on all medicines.

26) Turn loose of old ideas.

27) Avoid drinking situations/occasions.

28) Replace old drinking buddies with new AA buddies.

29) Read the Big Book.

30) Try not to be dependent on another (sick relationships).

31) Be grateful and when not make a GRATITUDE list.

32) Get off the "Pity Pot"...the only thing you'll get is a ring around your bottom if you don't.

33) See knowledgeable help when troubled and or otherwise.

34) Face it! You are powerless over alcohol, people, places and things.

35) Try the 12 and 12, not just 1 and 12 or 1, 12 and 13!

36) Let go and Let God.

37) Use the God bag and the answers: yes, no or wait I have something better in store for you. Don't forget to say thanks.

38) Find courage to change through the example of others who have.

39) Don't try to test your will power - give an alcoholic one shovel and one pail and in one hour he/she will need 100 wheel...