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#9 - August 19, 2025 - First Things First
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Ever felt paralyzed by the enormity of what needs changing in your life? You're not alone.
"All we've got to change is everything" – this seemingly impossible task confronts many of us entering recovery. We explore the powerful recovery concept of "First Things First" and how focusing solely on the next right step can transform overwhelming challenges into manageable progress.
• Present moment awareness helps us avoid anxiety (future-focused) and depression (past-focused)
• Our mental capacity is limited to approximately seven pieces of information at once
• Holding onto resentments occupies valuable mental bandwidth we need for recovery
• Like Superman learning to filter overwhelming sensory input, we must learn to prioritize
• Breaking large tasks into smaller components makes progress possible
• Small, consistent efforts create more lasting change than dramatic one-time actions
• Perfectionism blocks progress while "good enough" allows us to move forward
• Recovery happens through taking one step at a time with intention
Question: How do you maintain focus on the present and avoid feeling overwhelmed in your addictions?
Jay and Diane's Just For The Day podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Just for Today, any 12-Step program, or any other recovery-based product or organization. They should not replace your regular group or sponsor meetings.
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Chapters
1. First Things First: Daily Reading (00:00:00)
2. The Power of Present Moment Awareness (00:02:43)
3. Focus Limitations and Capacity (00:05:24)
4. Superman and Overwhelming Stimuli (00:09:30)
5. Small Steps and Celebrating Progress (00:11:52)
6. Closing Thoughts on Recovery Path (00:15:50)
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