If my home life isn’t working the way I would like it to (and if I’ve landed in recovery, there’s a decent chance it isn’t), I might be distracted at work, thinking over what’s happening, and possibly–just possibly–making it worse in my head.

Is that really going to make anything better?

Today, I will remember that I have a choice about how I spend my time. I will choose to take care of what the day requires from me; at the moment, my work tasks probably take priority. I will use the detachment tools that have worked for me before–praying for the removal of an obsession, practicing meditation, calling a friend, reading something that helps me. By taking care of myself at work, I’m giving myself the stability I need to recover at home.