Activity: Substance Use Demotivators and Motivators + Pros and Cons of Recovery

Rate how motivated you are to change your behaviour (on a scale of 1-10)

What led you to choose your number (with 10 representing very motivated and 0 being not motivated at all)?
What might need to happen that would change your current number to a higher number?

Think about things that can hurt or damage your motivation to change. What are they? Be specific with each one. For example, a fear of what may lead to damage to your motivation.

Fear
Criticism
No progress or recognition
Other

What can we do to not allow these things to hurt our motivation?

Keeping busy
Talking to friends/family/sponsors
Getting involved in something meaningful
Turning to my religion or spirituality

On a piece of paper, list the pros and cons of staying in recovery and the pros and cons of continuing your drug use
How will your life change if you decide to change your behaviour?
How does your current behaviour affect the important areas of your life?