Define Your Action Plan Workshop
The Twelve Step Within Committee hosted a workshop on Saturday, June 11th, at Shepherd of the Hills. OA’s newest tool, Action Plan, was the topic. This newest OA tool was approved in 2010 but was not officially defined until the 2011 OA World Service Business Conference.
The event featured fantastic brainstorming from attendees (click the image to the right) as well as a great roster of local members who shared their take on Action Plan and how they were applying it in their recovery. Thanks to the speakers as well as to AmyK and the TSW committee for a great job organizing the event. Finally, thanks to Tim D. for creating web playable versions of the proceedings.
Missed It? Want to Hear It Again? Now You Can…
All the recordings are up so please listen in to …
- Robin’s Share on Exercise
- Ann’s Share on Food Plans
- Nancy’s Share on Integrating Your Action Plan
- Jean’s Share on Creating a Specific Action Plan
- Shana’s Share on Action Plan and the Steps
- Tom’s Share on Getting Started
- Sue’s Share on how Action Plan can help aid her recovery
What’s Your Experience?
Do you have experience with Action Plan or would you like to ask a question about OA’s newest Tool? You can by leaving a comment in the Comments section at the bottom of this page.
What is Action Plan
OA defines Action Plan as
…the process of identifying and implementing attainable actions, both daily and long-term, that are necessary to support our individual abstinence and emotional, spiritual and physical recovery. While the plan is ours, tailored to our own recovery process, most of us find it important to work with a sponsor, fellow OA member and/or appropriate professional to help us create it. This tool, like our plan of eating, may vary widely among members and may need to be adjusted as we progress in our recovery.
For example, a newcomer’s action plan might focus on planning, shopping for and preparing food. Some members may need a regular fitness routine to improve strength and health, while others may need to set exercise limits in order to attain more balance. Some of us may need an action plan that includes time for meditation and relaxation or provides strategies for balancing work, personal interactions with family and friends, and our program. Others may need help to organize their homes; deal with their finances; and address medical, dental or mental health issues.
Along with working the Steps on a daily basis, an action plan may incorporate use of the other OA tools to bring structure, balance and manageability into our lives. As we use this tool, we find that we develop a feeling of serenity and continue to grow emotionally and spiritually while we make measurable progress one day at a time.
OA Resources:
- Tools of Recovery webpage
- Addendum for Tools of Recovery pamphlet (use in your Meetings Newcomer Packets).