Making goals to overcome addiction and achieving them is very
rewarding
There are many things that an addict can do to help them enjoy
long term heroin recovery. Another good place to start is to set some goals for
yourself. I made a list of short term, which can be from for example, 30 to 90
days. Just pick something that is not overly hard to complete. How to overcome addiction using narcotics anonymous is one in your goals
I used attending 30 meetings in 30 days as one of my goals and growth strategies to beat drug addiction, you could even make it 90 whatever you fell comfortable with. Now you will want to have someone to help you with this it could be your substance abuse counselor or a sponsor. The reason is they can help keep you accountable by asking you every week how you are progressing with your goals.
Next we will want to make a mid range goal that should be anywhere from 6 months to a year. Once again choose one that is doable. Maybe you have a desire to be more healthy so you could set up a fitness program; for instance, you could join a gym but I would stick with something that you can do for free.
Here is something that may interest you that I still use today which is going for a long walk everyday. Its really not that long its only like 1 and 1/2 miles but that's enough. I also do push ups and sit ups. If this is something you may be interested in be creative and make your own program.
Lastly you will want to make your long term goal. Maybe you have always wanted to go back to school are have a better career, own your own home or whatever. Make your goal from anywhere from
Lastly keep in
mind that what you put into your program you will get back in other words half
measures will avail us nothing. Feel good about your goals because after all
something we are doing to better ourselves. Goals are not that hard to
accomplish all we have to do is put a lot of work into them every day and
before we know it they will be complete.
Good luck
