Thought: A strong network of support enhances emotional resilience. Community works better the more you take control back from your emotions. Action Step: Identify and reach out to at least two people who support your recovery. Set a time to meet or talk with them and share your hurts and difficulties. Join seanreddaway.com for online community support. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up." Galatians 6:2 "Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfil the law of Christ."

Thought: Being intentionally mindful in everyday activities like walking, cleaning the house or washing dishes can reduce stress and increase focus. Autopilot makes daily activities mundane. Mindfulness increases your awareness and interest and can also improve what you do. Action Step: Pick one routine activity to perform mindfully today, noticing the sensations and movements involved. Consider again your distractions and the things that are battling for your attention and be intentional at focussing on the activity to push those distractions away. Consider how you can fine tune the activity for improvement. Being intentionally mindful to improve simple activities is good practice that creates a habit of improvement that will positively impact more complicated or important things. Luke 16:10 "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much…”