Taking Responsibility
“You are always responsible for how you act, no matter how you feel.”
—Robert Tew
RESPONSIBILITY IS EMPOWERMENT
Self-acceptance is not about letting yourself off the hook—it’s about seeing yourself clearly. With that clarity comes responsibility. Taking ownership of your choices is empowering, because it means you’re no longer defined by the past. Recovery grows when you stop blaming yourself or others, and instead take steady, honest responsibility for the steps ahead.
DID YOU KNOW?
Studies show that people who regularly set small, achievable goals in recovery are up to 60% more likely to maintain progress long-term. Responsibility works best when it’s paired with action.
Responsibility Exercise
Take a moment to write down one choice today that is within your control.
- What’s one healthy action you can take?
- What’s one unhelpful pattern you can avoid?
