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Morning Recovery Intention
Start your day with purpose and commitment to your recovery. This 5-minute practice sets a positive tone for the day ahead.
Duration
5 minutes
Perfect for mornings
Focus
Daily Intention
Purpose & commitment
Best Time
Morning
Start of your day
Set Your Intention
Choose a quality to cultivate today (optional)
Guided Morning Meditation
Set your recovery intention for the day
Step 1 of 10
5:10 remainingGood morning. Welcome to this new day in your recovery. Sit comfortably and take a deep breath.
Welcome the day
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Why Morning Intentions Matter
Starting your day with intention creates a foundation for mindful choices.
- •Sets positive daily intention
- •Builds commitment to recovery
- •Creates mental clarity for the day
- •Increases motivation and purpose
Benefits
Sets positive daily intention
Builds commitment
Increases motivation
Creates mental clarity
Enhances feelings of purpose
Strengthens recovery mindset
Morning Affirmations
Use these affirmations to strengthen your morning practice
"Today I choose recovery over everything else."
"I have the strength to face whatever comes my way."
"Each day in recovery is a gift I give myself."
"I am building a life I don't want to escape from."
Making It a Habit
Morning Routine
- • Practice immediately upon waking
- • Pair with morning coffee or tea
- • Set a daily reminder on your phone
- • Keep it consistent, same time daily
Quick Alternatives
- • 3 deep breaths with intention
- • Write today's intention in a journal
- • Say a recovery prayer or mantra
- • 1-minute gratitude practice
Pro Tip: Write your intention on a sticky note and place it somewhere you'll see throughout the day - bathroom mirror, car dashboard, or phone wallpaper.