A big part of recovery is what we call “taking inventory”. It means taking a moment during the day, typically at night, to reflect on your actions, words and attitudes. It’s a daily, thorough examination of your behavior and mindset. By doing this it helps to keep us grounded and in-touch with the areas of our lives that still need development.
This is a great exercise to work into your daily routine whether you are in addict or not. Walking through life refusing to take a look at oneself is short sided and down right dangerous. So read through these questions, answer them honestly and see if you can’t work them into your nightly routine.
12 nightly inventory questions
1. Was I resentful?
2. Was I selfish?
3. Was I dishonest?
4. Was I afraid?
5. Do I owe an apology?
6. What have I kept secret?
7. Was I unkind?
8. Was I unloving?
9. What could I have done better?
10. Was I thinking of myself most of the time?
11. Was I thinking of what I cold do for others?
12. Who needs my prayers today?
