Successful "Recovery Warriors" are mentally strong.They’re okay with delayed gratification. In "active" recovery, delaying gratification takes years to develop. True recovery warriors overcome their fears and do what they need to do. They decide what’s most important and do it consistently.I’ve been working on my "toughness muscle" lately, forcing myself to do things I don’t want to do that I know will benefit me in the long run, likeWrite this post: #kiddingnotkidding.<ul><li>Talking with people who have done me wrong in the past. I still talk to them as long as they want to talk to me. I do not really reach out to them, but if they want to reconnect with me, then I do not block them.</li><li>​I keep my goals before me. I try to remember my mission. My mission in life is to train First Nations individuals who have addiction issues about Indigenous Health and Wellness principles to achieve financial independence while providing ‘land stewardship’ services to the government and the community.</li><li>​I put my entire faith in the Creator, knowing that He truly has a plan for my life. I just want to do the Creator’s will, not my will. God has granted me several inherent talents and gifts. I just want to use these gifts to help the alcoholic who still struggles to achieve their goals achieve the purpose the Creator had for them when He created them.</li></ul>They're simple things, but simple isn't always easy. So when I feel like I can’t do them another minute, I think about the time when I felt all alone. The year was 2016. I just finished putting all my eggs in one basket for approximately 14 years. I was doing a lot for this organization, to the point of burnout. After 14 years of hard work, I felt an emotional drain on my system that I needed to get used to. Which I did, but it felt very draining. I was all alone in the house, trying to do the work, and my wife was at work. But I kept putting one foot in front of the other, and I am now at a place in my life where I am content. It has taken a very long time to get to this stage, and I wish all the Indigenous people I know could achieve their goals because it is definitely worth it.You can achieve anything you want if you put your mind to it. Quitting is not an option! If you would like assistance, please sign up for a free initial counselling session&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://portal.owlpractice.ca/iwtscanada/booking">here</a>.What’s something you achieved but didn’t think you could? How did you do it?

You can achieve anything you want if you put your mind to it. Quitting is not an option!

What being mentally tough taught me about not quitting

Read the latest stories, insights, and resources on Indigenous recovery and 60s Scoop experiences. JD Associates’ blog shares personal journeys, healing tips, and cultural reconnection.

Blog | Indigenous Recovery Stories & 60s Scoop Insights | JD Associates

Explore our blog for Indigenous recovery stories, insights from the 60s Scoop survivor, and resources. JD Associates shares personal journeys, community news, and healing tools.

What being mentally tough taught me about not quitting

What being mentally tough taught me about not quitting

Related Posts

Get out of Jail Free Card

Combat poverty

5 Tricks I use to get into my Passion Zone!

Canadian Native Fastpitch Championship

Always give more than you receive!