Recovery is a day-by-day process. If we set realistic goals we can meet them. Goals like staying clean and sober. "For this 24 hour period I will not drink or use street drugs. I will do the best I can today and I'll deal with tomorrow when it gets here."

In dual recovery it helps when we forgive ourselves and let go of yesterday. Tomorrow isn't here yet. What we can change and be responsible for is the present. We can focus our energies on making the best of  today.