These acronyms help us all to remember important concepts in recovery. They can be a valuable tool to keep us sane, sober and on track.
F.I.N.E.
[I’m] Frustrated, Insecure, Neurotic, Emotional
F.E.A.R.
Face Everything And Recover
N.U.T.S.
Not Using The Steps
E.G.O.
Edging God Out.
D.E.N.I.A.L.
Don’t Even Notice I Am Lying.
H.A.L.T.
[Don’t get too] Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired.
H.O.P.E.
Happy Our Program Exists
H.O.W.
Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness
S.P.O.N.S.O.R.
Sober Person Offering Newcomers Suggestions On Recovery.
G.O.D.
Good Orderly Direction
B.I.G. B.O.O.K.
Believing In God Beats Our Old Knowledge.
S.L.I.P.
Sobriety Losing Its Priority.
A.C.T.I.O.N.
Any Change To Improve Our Nature.
P.R.O.G.R.A.M.
People Relying On God Relaying A Message.
S.T.E.P.S.
Solutions To Every Problem Sober
K.I.S.S.
Keep It Simple, Stupid