In early recovery, it’s best to avoid stressful situations, if possible. You can’t wipe all stress out of your day, but you can try to limit the number of stressful events in your day. Maybe you’re tempted to face a difficult situation with a friend or spouse. Maybe you want to demand a raise at work or confront your landlord. There are always things you can say no to, just for today.
Action for the Day
What are some things in your life that are likely to cause you stress? Which of these things can you say no to right now?
Thought for the Day
“I pray that I may be calm and let nothing upset me. I pray that I may not let material things control me and choke out spiritual things.”
Twenty-Four Hours a Day, January 21
