Level Up: Strengthening Your Recovery Mindset

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Across
  1. 3. A daily schedule that keeps you on track and feeling balanced.
  2. 4. The ability to bounce back when life knocks you down.
  3. 6. Living life without drugs or alcohol.
  4. 7. Focusing on what’s happening right now, instead of worrying about the past or future.
  5. 11. The only person who can truly make a change in your life.
  6. 12. A super happy, excited feeling, like when something amazing happens.
  7. 15. The inner strength that helps you say “no” to things that don’t serve you.
  8. 17. Stopping to take a breath before reacting.
  9. 19. A place to write down your thoughts, feelings, and goals.
  10. 21. Moving your body to relieve stress and feel better.
  11. 22. In recovery, you take it one day at a ______.
Down
  1. 1. The brain chemical that makes you feel happy when you accomplish something.
  2. 2. System The people who encourage you and keep you accountable in recovery.
  3. 5. The journey of healing and growing after addiction.
  4. 8. Regulation The skill of handling emotions without letting them take over.
  5. 9. Cortex The part of your brain that helps you make smart decisions and think before you act.
  6. 10. Skill A healthy way to handle stress instead of turning to bad habits.
  7. 13. The “bonding” hormone that helps you connect with people.
  8. 14. Being thankful for what you have, even the little things.
  9. 16. Looking on the bright side and believing things will get better.
  10. 18. The people who have your back and support your recovery.
  11. 20. System The part of your brain that controls emotions and cravings.