Slogans & HALT

Quick mental tools for staying centered

H . A . L . T

Never get too… Check what you're feeling right now:

H

Hungry

A

Angry

L

Lonely

T

Tired

You're Hungry

Eat something right now — even something small
Low blood sugar makes cravings worse
Keep snacks available; hunger is a trigger
Ask yourself: am I actually hungry, or craving?

You're Angry

Pause before reacting — count to 10
Call your sponsor or a trusted friend
Write it out: what am I really angry about?
"Resentment is the number one offender" (Big Book p.64)
Ask: is this worth my sobriety?

You're Lonely

Go to a meeting — even an online one, right now
Call someone from the fellowship
Text your sponsor: "Feeling lonely today"
Isolation is the enemy of recovery
Service work connects you to others

You're Tired

Rest. Seriously. Give yourself permission.
Exhaustion weakens your defenses
Early recovery takes enormous energy
Say "no" to something today — protect your energy
Sleep is not laziness; it's self-care

AA Slogans