Recovery Morning Routines Build Healthy Habits

Over time, though, I began to see the benefit of structure. I realized it could bring stability. My favorite part of my morning routine is simple: wake up, have coffee, make my bed, meditate, read something spiritual, pray, and think of what I am thankful for.

Waking up, having coffee, and making my bed are easy to understand. Making my bed in the morning helps set a good tone. When I skip it, my day feels more chaotic. But I want to focus on meditation, prayer, and gratitude. Doing these things helps my attitude stay positive. When I choose to be grateful, my mood improves for the whole day.

Morning Meditation

I take 10 to 15 minutes daily for guided meditation through an app called Headspace. The app is excellent and offers many types of meditation. It covers areas like relationships, focus, gratitude, beginner and advanced courses, happiness, grief, anxiety, pregnancy, pain relief, confidence, and sleep. They have a meditation for almost anything you can imagine. The main benefit is that I feel more connected to myself, the people around me, and the world. I notice more beauty in life. This is especially helpful for addicts or alcoholics who need to stay grounded.

Prayer and Daily Devotional

I start my day by reading a daily devotional. I’ve used several including Twenty-Four Hours a Day, Daily Reflections, The Language of Letting Go, and Mirror of Intimacy. Twenty-Four Hours a Day offers a thought, meditation, and prayer for each day. It focuses on issues related to addiction and recovery. Daily Reflections shares a passage from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous or Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, along with some reflections. It is recognized as AA-approved literature. The Language of Letting Go is helpful for those dealing with codependency, which often relates to addiction. Since many addicts struggle with relationships, it’s a good fit. Mirror of Intimacy provides daily insights on emotional and romantic intelligence. It’s ideal for those facing relational or sexual problems—common issues for addicts and alcoholics.

After my devotion, I take time to connect with my higher power. Fear is a big problem for many alcoholics and addicts. My higher power helps me let go of control over things I cannot change. It helps me accept what I can’t change and face my fears. Fear often influences my choices. Some see prayer as controversial, but it forms a key part of any 12-step program. As a recovery coach, I do not require clients to follow a 12-step plan. Still, I personally prefer that approach because it has helped me. I admit I may be biased, but I believe in the process.

Gratitude Journaling

At the end of each day, I jot down a few things I am grateful to be able to share my feelings and thoughts in my journal. I use a short journal approach. It asks for three things I am thankful for, three ways to make today better, and some daily affirmations. Sometimes, we get caught up in focusing only on problems and difficulties. Taking a moment to be grateful can help turn a bad attitude into a positive one. Staying sober means little if we’re unhappy all the time.

In the end, I have improved my disorganization and thoughtlessness by becoming slightly more structured. I’ve learned that for alcoholics and addicts, having some routine is necessary. I share what I do, but you don’t have to follow the same routine. Create your own, pick what works for you, and leave out what doesn’t. Look into other routines if you like. Making a habit out of this can lead to many benefits, so commit to it.

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