Setting Realistic Goals

y Small Goals Matter

• Small goals help rebuild confidence and create momentum.

• They prevent overwhelm and reduce the pressure of “fixing everything at once.”

2. The S.M.A.R.T. Method

• Specific: What exactly do you want to achieve?

• Measurable: How will you know you’re improving?

• Achievable: Is it realistic for your current energy level?

• Relevant: Does this goal help your recovery?

• Time-bound: Can you set a timeframe?

3. Types of Recovery Goals

• Emotional: Practice grounding exercises daily.

• Physical: Walk for 10 minutes every morning.

• Social: Reconnect with one supportive friend.

• Financial: Review expenses weekly.

• Career/Education: Update resume or enrol in one online class.

4. Barriers to Goals

• Low energy, stress, self-doubt, external demands.

• Identify obstacles early so you can plan around them.

5. Celebrating Wins

• Acknowledge every step—progress motivates continued recovery.

• Track your wins in a journal, app, or notes.