Often times when we travel, vacation or get out of our normal routine, we can have problems. It’s important to have a plan when we break our routine. Without a plan we can flounder and white knuckle or way through this time. We may not be able to do recovery the same exact way as when we are home, but with a good recovery plan we can stay close to our higher power and have a successful visit. Below is a worksheet to think through our trip, make decisions and come up with a good plan. This only works if we implement our plan and put it into action when we are out.
Here are some questions that you may ask yourself to help prepare during a time where you are out of your routine, such as on vacation or just visiting a family member’s or friend’s home during the holidays for example:
Recovery Plan Questions
- Morning Prayer – What is the plan for my morning prayer during this time?
- Daily Reading – What is the plan for my daily reading during this time?
- Meetings – What is the plan for attending meetings during the time?
- Phone Calls – What is the plan for making calls during this time?
- Other Support – What are other ways I can have fellowship or get support during this time?
- What are potential triggers I am anticipating during this time?
- What is my plan to handle the triggers?
Accountability – Who will I be accountable to during this time? (This is at least one person I will
keep in the loop as to how I am doing)
Other limitations – Are their other things I should limit or make a decision to withhold during this time? (Stuff like alcohol, watching TV alone etc.)
What is my emergency action plan in case I get off track? What adjustments will I make if I have more than one bad day and can’t get back on track?
What would you choose to be a part of. your recovery plan?