This also means changing our old way of thinking. Old behaviors take a long time to die. We didn't get the way we are in one day so progress is "One Day At A Time" Self awareness is the key to making changes. One way of doing this is using the Tenth  Step by taking a daily inventory.

The Tenth step reads,

"We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it."

We only have to admit these things to ourselves at first and then we start to make changes a little at a time. Remember "Progress Not Perfection"

At the end of each day write down what tools for recovery you used today and ask your self the following questions.

Did I say or do anything that I need to make amends for?
What self changes did I make today?
How did I work the program today?
What did I do to stay sober today?

After doing this you will discover some areas that you may need to work on or  perhaps some changes in behavior are in order so that you don't repeat the same mistakes again tomorrow. All in all by doing this daily you will see over time the growth you are making in recovery. It is also during this time of quiet reflection that we can realize the many things that we are grateful for because of recovery.

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