Alcoholics Anonymous, also known as AA, is an organization that helps people who suffer from alcoholism achieve sobriety. Many members of the program use the twelve steps of the program in their day-to-day life outside of AA, in order to deal with problems that they may have. Here are some ways that the principles of each of the 12 steps can be used in everyday life.
1.Honesty
The first step of the twelve-step program is complete honesty with yourself and others. Since practicing this step, many members of AA have begun to practice a form of the step in their own life. Many people use the twelve steps to help them become honest with themselves about their strengths and weaknesses, as well as being open and honest with others. You can use this step to help you be more open about their own feelings, as well as the feelings of others.
2.Faith
The second step asks that you believe in a power greater than yourself. This could be interpreted in many ways, such as faith in a higher power, faith in anything greater than yourself, or faith in human nature. You can use this step when you believe in something bigger than themselves, such as the human spirit, or science.
3.Surrender
The third step asks that you surrender to your higher power. In other words, let go and let God. You can use this step in your own life to let go of the worries and problems in your own life. This can be used when you feel like you no longer have the ability to control a situation, and you need help.
4.Soul searching
After you have become honest with yourself, and done what little you can to make your life better, step four asks that you search your soul. In other words, you look deep within yourself to find out why certain things happen. You can use this step when it comes to finding the cause of a problem, in order to fix it. This can also be used when something good happens, in order to find out why.
5.Integrity
The fifth step asks that you strive for complete integrity, in order to improve your life. This means doing everything with the best intentions, and trying to be the best person you can be. You can use this step in your day-to-day life by doing the right thing, even if it’s hard, and by striving to be a better person.
6.Acceptance
The sixth step asks that you embrace the present, and accept yourself as you are. This means to accept your past, and think about how it has made you who you are today. You can use the sixth step in your own life by staying positive, even when things aren’t going your way, and by looking at how your past has affected you.
7.Humility
The seventh step asks that you be humble in your actions, and to always put others before yourself. You can use this step by doing things for other people, and by putting their needs above your own. This step can also be used when you feel like you need more humility in your life.
8.Willingness
The eighth step asks that you do everything in your power to get what you want. This means doing the things that you’re afraid of, and by taking risks. You can use this step when you want to achieve a goal, but are too scared to take the risk.
9.Forgiveness
Step nine asks that you forgive yourself, as well as others. This step is hard for many people to grasp, since it can be difficult to forgive someone who has hurt you. You can use this step by forgiving yourself for your past mistakes, and by forgiving others for the things that they have done.
10.Maintenance
The tenth step asks that you continue your day-to-day life, and be responsible for your actions. You can use this step when you just need a reminder to be responsible, and when you need a little push.
11.Making contact with God
The eleventh step asks you to make contact with your higher power, and ask for help. This means asking God (or whatever your higher power may be) for guidance, and for help with achieving your goals. Through prayer and meditation, you can use this step to connect with your higher power.
12.Giving back
The twelfth and final step asks that you give back to your community, and to help others who are struggling. This step can be difficult to understand, but it basically asks that you do something to help the world. You can do this by helping out in your community, or even just spreading love to others around you. In conclusion, you can see that the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous can be used in your own life, to help you achieve success.
By following these steps, you can lead a better life, and achieve your goals. The twelve steps can be used in all aspects of your life, just remember that you are never alone, and that there is always help available when you need it. If you or someone you care about is struggling with addiction, don’t hesitate to contact us today at 833-846-5669!