Episode 47 - Recovery Tools - Planning

Topic: The Power of Planning in RecoveryIn this episode of The Sober By Design podcast, Corey Hennings shares how planning has been a critical tool in his personal recovery journey. He walks listeners through the progression of his planning process, from focusing on small, daily goals to eventually planning on a yearly scale.24-Hour Planning in Early SobrietyCorey reflects on how, in the early days of sobriety, focusing on just one day at a time helped him stay grounded.This approach minimized overwhelm and kept him focused on the immediate tasks that supported his recovery.Weekly Planning FrameworkOnce he gained more stability, Corey transitioned into weekly planning.Big Priorities: Focus on the most important tasks that align with long-term goals (e.g., work, recovery meetings, self-care).Minor Priorities: Address smaller but still necessary tasks that support the bigger goals.Follow-up: Corey's weekly planning involves reviewing and ensuring nothing gets missed, and adjusting as necessary. Habit TrackingHabit tracking has been an essential tool for him to ensure positive behaviors stick and old, harmful habits don’t creep back in.Yearly Planning Corey compares his yearly planning process to typical New Year's resolutions, but with a more grounded and intentional approach.Instead of vague or overly ambitious resolutions, he focuses on setting actionable, measurable goals for the year.Planning the year gives him a clear sense of direction, aligning both his personal and professional objectives with his recovery goals.Resources Mentioned:Hard Cover Planner: https://www.amazon.com/Schedule-Notebook-Planning-Calendars-Organizers/Soft Cover Planner: https://www.amazon.com/Schedule-Notebook-Planning-Calendars-Organizers/Media: Book: Divine Audacity Podcast: Telepathy Tapes Music: Goose "Give It Time" TV: In The Dark TV: White Collar