blackc@

I posted this in response to someone else's thread, but I think that it bears repeating in a new thread:

This is what I think will help both men and women. It the 13 steps of Women for Sobriety (and they haven't given permission to me to repeat them, but I think they'll approve), but honestly, it is geared toward every person who wants to get sober. It's positive affirmation, and I think we ALL need that. Spend time every morning repeating these phrases, and you'll start to realize that you're worth more than you give yourself credit for:


1. I have a life-threatening problem that once had me.</DEF>
<DEF>I now take charge of my life. I accept the responsibility.</DEF>


<DEF>2. Negative thoughts destroy only myself.</DEF>

<DEF>My first conscious act must be to remove negativity from my life.</DEF>


<DEF>3. Happiness is a habit I will develop.</DEF>

<DEF>Happiness is created, not waited for.</DEF>


<DEF>4. Problems bother me only to the degree I permit them to.</DEF>

<DEF>I now better understand my problems and do not permit problems to overwhelm me.</DEF>


<DEF>5. I am what I think.</DEF>

<DEF>I am a capable, competent, caring, compassionate woman (or man).</DEF>


<DEF>6. Life can be ordinary or it can be great.</DEF>

<DEF>Greatness is mine by a conscious effort.</DEF>


<DEF>7. Love can change the course of my world.</DEF>

<DEF>Caring becomes all important.</DEF>


<DEF>8. The fundamental object of life is emotional and spiritual growth.</DEF>

<DEF>Daily I put my life into a proper order, knowing which are the priorities.</DEF>


<DEF>9. The past is gone forever.</DEF>

<DEF>No longer will I be victimized by the past, I am a new person.</DEF>


<DEF>10. All love given returns.</DEF>

<DEF>I will learn to know that others love me.</DEF>


<DEF>11. Enthusiasm is my daily exercise.</DEF>

<DEF>I treasure all moments of my new life.</DEF>


<DEF>12. I am a competent woman (or man) and have much to give life.</DEF>

<DEF>This is what I am and I shall know it always.</DEF>


<DEF>13. I am responsible for myself and for my actions.</DEF>

<DEF>I am in charge of my mind, my thoughts, and my life.
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bikewench

Awesome...

Countering the negative crap that cycles through our minds is job 1....

Thanks for those Black...

MNGirlyGirl

I had never seen those 13 steps before. Thanks for sharing.