The world would be a better place if everyone would exhibit a kind and loving persona. While this would seem to be the solution to many of the world’s problems, there will always be difficult people to contend with in your life. Now that you are sober, the last thing that you probably want to do is bring about any confrontations that you have been working so hard to avoid. The good news is that you have learned some useful recovery tools that accompany beneficial recovery principles that can help you in many situations which may seem impossible to get through with challenging affiliations.

Stay on your side of the street

When you are pointing a finger at someone else, you have 4 pointing back at you. Instead of reacting to their negativity, look at your behavior first. Ask yourself where you can be kind, loving, and tolerant to their belligerent behavior. Killing them with kindness will keep you from having to make any more amends then you have to.

Focus on your boundaries

No can stick up for your needs more than you can. By setting healthy boundaries with people, places, and things which can mess with your serenity and even worse your sobriety, you can take the necessary measures you need to protect your needs. Sometimes this may mean keeping your distance from this person at all costs, but at least you will not have to deal with their adversity any longer.  

Forgiveness goes a long way

Taking the action to forgive someone will actually help you to achieve peace of mind. If you are constantly thinking about what others have done, this means you are reliving the negative circumstances that have happened to you. Letting it go and giving someone a second chance can display to them a tenderness they may not have encountered before.

Be true to who you are

Worrying about what others think or letting others control you can cause you to lose yourself completely. Stick to what your values are without having to bow down to someone just because they are being difficult. By being true to yourself, you are uplifting your self-esteem instead of bowing down to someone else who does not necessarily deserve your regard in the first place.

Hurt people, hurt people because they think this method is the only way they can make themselves feel better. Be a good example to them and treat them the way that you wish to be treated.

The Kimberly Center offers a variety of recovery programs to cover your every need during our extensive treatment for drugs and alcohol. We offer a unique recovery experience while providing a safe place to practice the principles of recovery that you will need in the real world.

Call us today to get started: 855-4-KCENTER (855-452-3683)