When lack of results toward recovery goals brings about increasing frustration, it’s all too easy to get so caught up in the emotion that you miss out on the bigger picture. Recovery isn’t a straight-line progression of one success after another. Often, the learning curve takes a number of twists and turns before flattening out and heading toward a desired goal. Tonight, we talk about Frustration Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are three ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will qualify. Premium Membership  This is the single most effective way to support the show.  Watch the video in its entirety and learn how to become Premium Sustaining Partners  We have three ways in which you can participate in this 12-step mission We invite you to be a partner is this work. Call Us Now  http://recoveredcast.com/speakpipe email mark@recoveredcast.com So, listeners, join us at The 2020 International Convention of AA in Detroit. If you are coming into town for the convention, the Recovered Podcast wants to meet you! If you would like to get all the information regarding the Recovered Podcast at the 2020 International Convention, just email me and we will get you on our google group. Just email me at mark@recoveredcast.com To get on our 2020 International Convention Google group This google group will be notified with all the Recovered Podcast Plans for the convention and will have all the information about how to find our tailgate party.  Right now, our google group has been provided with maps and general information about Detroit. Email me at mark@recoveredcast.com if you want these kinds of updates. When frustration threatens to overwhelm you and cause you to fall into despair or depression, instead of giving up, get it together. Take constructive action. Friend of the podcast, Author Annie Highwaater recently wrote an excellent article on tonight's topic of frustration. Many of our discussion questions were inspired by Annie’s article. I encourage all our listeners to read the article which can be found on our website at recoveredcast.com All of Annie’s links can be found in the show notes Annie on Facebook The Unhooked Podcast Published books: Unhooked and Unbroken   First to mind on topic? What is frustration to you? (Frustration: the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.) In early sobriety, what was your greatest frustration? Today, what are some of your frustrations? Who do you get frustrated with most often? Do you know what situations trigger you into frustration? (failure, insecure, attachment to the wrong people,) When you are frustrated, how do you most commonly act out? Where does this lead? (i.e. despair, hopelessness, etc.) How do you move out of frustration? (acceptance?) What tools of the program help? What non program tools help? Can frustration be prevented for you? How can flexibility help with frustration? How flexible are you in recovery? How can expectations affect your frustration level? How do you set expectations? When you have multiple things to get done, how do you decide what to do first? How do you handle failure? How can the fellowship help with frustration? How do you do self-care? How does attitude help? WE HAVE CALLS   Final Thoughts? What would you say to the new person about Frustration? ______________________________________________________ We asked our listeners about this topic. Now, listeners, If you would like to participate in these weekly surveys, just email me for an invite request. Email me at mark@recoveredcast.com And I will send you an invite to our Recoveredcast Google group. This group receives the show notes for the upcoming show. You will also receive an invite to participate in the weekly survey. You will also receive a link to c