Live through 24 hours, not your entire life. On the card, there are multiple commitments you can stick to, including: Embody “Just for Today”Īt most AA meetings, a “just for today” card is read to members. Here are some tools that have helped individuals, me included, remain in the present. Sometimes, of course, that’s not easy to do. However, focusing on this moment right now and working towards your current goals truly allows you to move forward in a healthy manner. I’ve worried about my past behaviors coming back, and I’ve worried about whether I will succeed and stay healthy in relation to preventing a relapse. I know how difficult it can be to focus on now, not on what happened before or what might happen later. Rather than searching for a cure and worrying about future sobriety, AA members support and motivate each other to continue taking things one day at a time. The rationale is that if you can focus on staying sober for one day, it becomes easier to continue that routine for the next day, and then the next. That’s because AA’s tenets state that alcohol misuse isn’t something that’s curable but rather something to manage, one day at a time. What Does “One Day at a Time Mean” in AA?ĪA emphasizes remaining sober for the next 24 hours instead of worrying about the rest of your life. I’d like to focus on the idea of “one day at a time” and how I use this phrase in my daily reflections. The most beneficial practice for me was integrating daily reflections into my routine. While taking part in AA, we shared our stories and worked together towards a common goal. I’m also fortunate to have met so many wonderful people at AA. 
I was dependent on alcohol, and while it was daunting to take the first step and seek help, I’m enormously happy I made that decision. I’ve worked with many clients who are currently on the path toward recovery, and I am also walking the same path. The idea isn’t to cure someone from substance use disorder but rather to practice good habits.
Members of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) use this phrase as a reminder that the healing process isn’t a cure it’s a practice that must be undertaken daily.
I’m sure you have all heard the phrase “one day at a time.” It’s a common expression but one that particularly illustrates the importance of healing from substance use disorder (SUD).
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