My expectations of myself can get a little oversized. When I got to recovery, I found I needed to get to know myself. I didn’t have the clearest picture of who I was or what I could realistically do. This is still true to a degree. I set out to change a behavior and can’t understand why I fall back into old patterns.

Today, as I go about my daily business, I will recognize that change can be hard-won and there’s no rule that says I have to get it right today. If I slip back into an old behavior, I will simply try again. I will wear Just For Today and Easy Does It on my sleeve. I won’t waste time wondering why I’m not getting it sooner. I will keep putting one foot in front of the other.