Goal Oriented - To Stay Off Meds

[Florida_Guy737]

Good Morning,

I was wondering if people set goals and if that has helped in their recovery.  Myself, life has always been about goals because w/o them, I think I feel like I'm drifting.  My short term goal for being opiate free is 6 months while my long term is 2 years...I think that helps keep me focused.

Does this work for anyone else?

Thanks,

Guy

[dominosarah]

I set daily goals.  I have to stay in the now as i dont want to get too far ahead of myself with my recovery.  So far so good!!!

[confused456]

I too set goals. It is what keeps me focused, Without goals, I don't ever know what I am doing...LOL

For staying clean, my goal is to take it a day at a time and try to post more often when I am down.

[worried878]

I am a goal setter as well.....i never have set goals with the drugs...guess it has always been my goal was forever...and i take it day by day like sad does.....when i set goals for workouts and such..i try to set ones that i know i can reach so i do not get discouraged....ummmmm...may be a good idea to set short term goals too for pills and being clean  

[sadinmichigan]

Good morning..I do believe it works out better to have both long and short term goals..mine was getting through the day, it helped me by setting the ones I had..and no matter how small ,I feel a great sense of accomplishment....I am glad your feeling good..and ...good luck with those abs..lol  (read your mood)