The tenth step inventory  is a significant part of the 12-step daily inventory in recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous. By this daily inventory, emotional sobriety is maintained by the awareness of errors and negative feelings as they pop up. These are key questions for an evening reflection, maintaining focus on recovery and personal development.

Understanding the Tenth-Step Inventory

The meaning of the Tenth Step Inventory is scrutinizing the actions, thoughts, and feelings from one day. Have I, today, had a thought full of resentment, done something selfishly, not told the truth, or been just plain scared? The questions leave room for one to be completely honest with oneself when extremes of behavior would have been set in; think anger, fear, guilt, or dishonesty. The idea here is to catch the feeling and pattern early so that you would opt to intervene long before someone you care about is hurt.

Essential Questions to Ask

Before you go to bed each night, ask yourself: 

• Was I resentful today? Was I selfish

• Was I dishonest or afraid?

• Have I otherwise made an admission of my wrongs today?

• If I owe an apology or require an important discussion with someone?

• Did I think about doing something for somebody else instead of myself?

• Was I kind and loving to everybody I interacted with?

• Did I connect with my higher power through any prayers or meditation episodes? 

These 12-steps daily inventory foundations foster continuous awareness for recovery and subsequently spiritual growth.

Gains from the Regular Daily Inventory

Making the Tenth Step Inventory a daily ritual assists in nearing the end of negative feelings while keeping oneself committed to recovery. It allows for the quick correction of mistakes and builds defenses against triggers and temptations. This cultivates humility, accountability, and kindness as virtues of sober living into reality.

Incorporate the Tenth Step questions on your inventory into your nightly routine to cleanse your spirit and mind toward staying aligned with your recovery goals.

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