You’ve taken an important first step by deciding that you want to control your addiction and live a sober life. It makes sense to seek out and utilize all the resources possible to aid in getting sober and staying that way. Having a sober living coach can make a big difference. Here are some of the ways that this type of support matters.
Your coach can help you set short-term and long-term goals for your sobriety. This is important since getting sober and staying that way is hard work. The short-term goals provide encouragement on particularly rough days. Reminders that every bit of ground you gain moves you closer to a long-term goal is one of the ways your coach will encourage you.
On those days when you feel about to break, being able to contact your sober living coach can help you avoid making an unwise choice. Whether by phone or in person, your coach can talk with you and aid in easing the desire to indulge. Even knowing that you can reach out at any time is something that can give you the resolve to resist temptation and keep working.
Last, you can depend on your coach to be there if you do slip up. At this point, you’re likely to feel as if you will never get better. The coach is there to remind you of all that you did before, help you deal with the setback, and then start looking at today rather than yesterday.
Never feel that you have to deal with addiction on your own. There are those who can provide the support needed while you work on recovering your life. As the weeks and months pass, you will see positive changes and know that there is a way forward.
For more information, please contact Drew Horowitz & Associates, LLC.
