Top Quotes About Addiction, Recovery and Motivation
posted: May 28, 2021.
Overcoming addiction and staying on the path of recovery and sobriety takes focus and hard work every single day. The work needs to be done by you, but having a support system to help you on the right path is an integral aspect to recovery. These quotes are meant to motivate, inspire and remind you that every day is an opportunity to create a better future for yourself.
1. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” -Abraham Lincoln
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” -Abraham Lincoln
That power is in your hands. You decide everyday how your future begins to take shape, and every day you have the opportunity to create a new path.
2. “When the past calls, let it go to voicemail. Trust me it has nothing new to say.”
“When the past calls, let it go to voicemail. Trust me it has nothing new to say.”
The past is the past. Focus your energy on what you can do today to create the life you want!
3. “The goal isn’t to be sober. The goal is to love yourself so much that you don’t need to drink.”
“The goal isn’t to be sober. The goal is to love yourself so much that you don’t need to drink.”
Focus on truly learning to love yourself and watch the unhealthy desires fade away.
4. “Addiction is a family disease. One person may use, but the whole family suffers.”
“Addiction is a family disease. One person may use, but the whole family suffers.”
If your family is being affected by substance abuse issues, there is hope and there is help! Please don’t hesitate to reach out for support to help yourself and your family through this struggle. Support is here.
5. “What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself.” -Hecato
“What progress, you ask, have I made? I have begun to be a friend to myself.” -Hecato
The most impactful voice is your own. Be kind to yourself. This may take some practice. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches techniques to shift your internal voice to one that is helpful instead of destructive. Support is here.
6. “Let it hurt. Let it heal. Let it go.”
“Let it hurt. Let it heal. Let it go.”
7. “The best way to get something done is to begin.”
“The best way to get something done is to begin.”
Not tomorrow. Today. Whatever it is you want to get done. Do it today. Take the first step.
8. “You didn’t come this far to only come this far.” -Anonymous
“You didn’t come this far to only come this far.” -Anonymous
You have farther to go! Keep pushing forward. And always remember, support is here.
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I’m Scott Swanezy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience counseling those struggling with addiction and substance abuse. I work with couples and individuals who are struggling with substance abuse and the issues that surround abuse such as anger, stress, anxiety, trauma, and more. I specialize in using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, which have been proven to be very successful in helping those struggling with addiction to understand and change their destructive behaviors.
I have a private practice in Westchester County, NY. If you think, counseling could help you or someone you love, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Support is here.
-Scott Swanezy, LCSW Addiction Recovery Counselor