Action Plan 

(From the WA Tools and Principles of Recovery, second edition)

We put on paper what we intend to do each day. We are conscious of the way we spend our time to ensure that we are able to properly care for our bodies with healthy food, appropriate exercise, and an adequate amount of sleep. We carve out places in our schedule for recovery, recreation, and relationships, in addition to work and other activities. This helps us develop a healthier, more balanced lifestyle, so long as we also commit to concentrating on one thing at a time and setting a reasonable pace for ourselves. 


Our increased awareness will help us to overcome any lingering denial. Sharing our plans with another WA member gives us an opportunity to express feelings that are often at the root of our compulsive behavior if we find that we have trouble adhering to our stated intentions. We get feedback as needed to determine which things need to happen first—which may mean doing nothing. We strive to stay flexible to events, reorganizing our priorities as needed. 


We do not cram new tasks into our schedules; rather, we substitute by eliminating activities that demand equivalent time and energy. We under-schedule to allow more time than we think we need, providing a comfortable margin to accommodate the unexpected. We view interruptions and accidents as opportunities for growth. We realize that we are where our Higher Power has intended—in the here and now.  


 Spiritual Action Plan formats 

(From the WA Tools and Principles of Recovery, second edition)

6-Point Action Plan

Many of us use this format for our daily spiritual action plan, a tool to see what will make this a great day, give the day “bounce?”, next to literature, top lines, bottom lines, contact, meeting:  


4-Point Action Plan

Some of us use a 4-point plan where each day we do our best to plan a balance of activities across these four categories (notice work is last):