GET THERE FASTER
FIRST ABOUT TOOLS
In OA, we have tools that help us as we work the Steps. Remember to use these tools every week to support you on this journey. These tools will help keep you engaged when things get rough. Also, your use of the tools will help others stay engaged.
Meet with (phone, video, or in person) your Step Study guide, partner, or sponsor (recommended to schedule ahead of time)
Attend at least 2 meetings this week. You can find meetings by visiting www.oaunity.org/meetings or https://oa.org/find-a-meeting/?type=0
Make at least 2 phone calls every day
you may have to leave a message – that’s o.k.
Post on the text line at least 2 times this week (To be added to Whatsapp textline, text Becca D at (615) 496-9801 and give your first name, last initial, and phone number. Be sure to download Whatsapp to your phone.)
1) Post something about the step study
2) Post a response to someone else’s post
Be of service this week (Remember that service works when all else fails to keep us abstinent!)
do something for someone else
accept a service commitment for the Step Study
or be of service in some other way
Write or journal at least 2 times this week
STEP STUDY ASSIGNMENTS - SUGGESTED SCHEDULE
Below you will find a suggested schedule for completing this weeks Step Study assignments. Each day USUALLY includes about 30 minutes of reading or writing and 30 minutes of listening to a recording of a recovering members experience, strength, and hope on this Step. Assignments are suggested for 6 days with the 7th day being a day of rest or catching up if you fell behind.
1. Day One:
Listen to 30 min of How it Works by Harlan G. (111 min) (most podcasts in this study can be found at https://www.avision4you.info/.)
2. Day Two:
Listen to 30 min of How it Works by Harlan G. (111 min)
3. Day Three:
Listen to 30 min of How it Works by Harlan G. (111 min)
Answer questions from pg 31 and pg 36 in A Study Guide for Overeaters: Step Four.
4. Day Four:
Finish How it Works by Harlan G. (111 min)
Read the AA 12 & 12: Step Four
5. Day Five:
Print as many Resentment Forms (pgs 27 in A Study Guide for Overeaters: Step Four as you need to complete your resentment inventory.
Today and tomorrow, write your resentments (1 per 3-page packet), using as many packets as necessary. Focus on your current issues. If you have already worked the steps, you need not bring up past issues you have already processed, unless they are still troubling you.
6. Day Six:
Continue to write your resentments as instructed yesterday until complete.
Be sure to talk about your work so far on Step 4 with your sponsor, Step working partner, or guide. You will continue to work on your resentments next week.
LIST OF STEP STUDY ASSIGNMENTS
Listen to How it Works by Harlan G. (111 min) (most podcasts in this study can be found at https://www.avision4you.info/.)
Answer questions from pg 31 and pg 36 in A Study Guide for Overeaters: Step Four.
Read the AA 12 & 12: Step Four
Print as many Resentment Forms (pgs 27 in A Study Guide for Overeaters: Step Four as you need to complete your resentment inventory.
Write your resentments (1 per 3-page packet), using as many packets as necessary. Focus on your current issues. If you have already worked the steps, you need not bring up past issues you have already processed, unless they are still troubling you.