The FRog In the water

Have you ever heard the parable about the frog in the water? If a frog is placed in boiling water, it will know it's in danger and immediately jump out. But if a frog is placed in cool water that is gradually heated, it will not realize the danger until it's too late.

What does that have to do with recovery and healing? It's an excellent metaphor for we can sometimes be unaware of risks around us because they can happen gradually.

How Do You Eat an Elephant?

If things feel overwhelming, ask yourself, "How do you eat an elephant?" The answer is, "One bite at a time." Don't overwhelm yourself. Instead of focusing on long-lasting sobriety right after a setback, focus on staying sober for just today. Or, if that feels like too much, then aim for just this hour. Whatever it takes to get you through.

If healing today feels like it’s too much, give yourself the gift of time. Do something special for yourself. Life is more than addiction and healing 24/7. Step back for a few, pause, breath, then get back to it.

Breaking your recovery and healing down into manageable, bite-sized chunks can keep you from feeling overwhelmed. Create SMART goals.