Recovery requires putting your sobriety as the top priority and saying "no" frequently to people, places, and things that could jeopardize your recovery journey. Maintaining sobriety means surrounding yourself with supportive people and avoiding triggers in order to continue rebuilding relationships and becoming healthy.

2. Recovery is the most selfish thing you can
be involved in other than an addiction. But
there’s a big difference.

3. Your Main Goal
During recovery, your main charge is to get healthy
and stay on track. And that will mean getting
comfortable with the word “no”.

4. “No” is Your Best Tool
Putting your sobriety first will require you to say no
a lot. However, the word “no” is a survival tool that
will allow you to navigate the minefield of
recovery.

5. When to Say “No”
You’ll need to say no often.
• No to events.
• No to people.
• No to anything and everything that could
jeopardize your recovery journey.

6. For Example
“Staying at a party longer because your buddies are
begging you.”
Remember it’s not worth triggering a relapse and
risking your recovery. Be selfish and say goodbye.

7. Recovery Advice
You don’t owe anything to anyone who doesn’t
have your best interests in mind. And right now,
your best interest is to continue in a healthy
recovery.

8. How to Maintain Your Sobriety
Surround yourself with like-minded and supportive
people who are sympathetic to your recovery
journey.

9. Why You Should Maintain Sobriety
Remember that by sustaining your hard-won
sobriety you’ll build and rebuild relationships with
others.

10. Summary
• Recovery should be selfish.
• You’re doing it for yourself and everyone you love.
• Remember who you were in addiction, and realize
who you are becoming in recovery.

11. Read more about the
vibrant recovery community at
www.soberlink.com