A...Angry
L...Lonely
T...Tired
Charity told me whenever I was feeling 2 or more of these feelings at the same time that I needed to STOP whatever it was I was doing and take care of those needs. If I felt hungry, take the time to feed myself. If angry, take the time to address the anger. Mainly it was to just take the time to take care of my basic needs and to stop ignoring them. Self-care seems so simple, common sense but for some of us it takes real effort to get in the practice of attending to our own needs and stop focusing so much on what every body else needs.
The other thing about HALT I've noticed is when I neglect and deprive myself of personal attentiveness I am much more likely to relapse in behaviors and attitudes. I'm likely to lash-in or lash-out. I am more inclined to say and do things I regret afterwards. That's why it's important for me to remember HALT.
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| Dear Higher Power, please help me remember to stop and smell the roses along the path, to eat when I'm hungry, etc. As You Will. Just for today. Luff ya, Carol xoxox |
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