Pure Desire Podcast 155 - Recovery Tools: Commitment to Change
Jun 23, 2020
Harry Flanagan, a clinician and co-author with Pure Desire Ministries, shares insights into the Commitment to Change tool. He discusses how brutal honesty and manageable weekly goals can foster real transformation. Personal stories illustrate the importance of accountability and breaking down challenges into achievable steps. Flanagan emphasizes that recovery is a marathon, encouraging listeners to compete with themselves, recognize triggers, and build relationships through shared commitments. Practical tips on setting meaningful commitments help guide listeners toward lasting change.
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Pick One Measurable Weekly Step
- Focus each week on one specific, measurable next step toward sobriety or healthy relationships.
- Make the step realistic for seven days so you can achieve progress and build momentum.
Use Mutual Accountability In Group
- Use group mutual accountability: tell others your commitment and let them track your progress.
- Make accountability calls focused on the commitment to change, not just polite check-ins.
Recovery Is A Marathon, Not A Sprint
- Treat recovery like a marathon and aim for steady, weekly progress rather than an instant fix.
- Small, repeated steps reshape behavior over time and create lasting change.