Action motives

This pathway best suits people who gamble for the thrill of action and stimulation seeking. Select one of the modules to explore the associated activities.

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Getting an upper hand over my finances helped me to see that I actually couldn't afford to keep gambling as much as I did. Scott

Joining this programme was the best thing I've done in ages. I finally feel supported and hopeful. Joshua

It was great to keep checking what I planned to spend on gambling and how I was doing. The calendar planning tool was great. Fiva

There are so many activities, it's great. I could always pick a few that I really liked and they always were helpful. Avish

I have structured the activities with my counsellor the way that it supported my progress towards recovery. That was a great help. Misha

Never give up on yourself. Times get tough for sure, but grind through it as each day gets easier. Kia kaha, you got this! Harry

The main thing I needed to understand was…the only way to win is to not play at all. Dinesh

Get hold of your gambling while you still can and before you hit the slippery slope. I have never felt better than I do now because I finally have control over my gambling. Sammy

I knew it wasn't right how my family engaged with gambling but I couldn't do anything. Now with the help of these activities and my counsellor I have learned to say NO. Ruth

I've learned a lot about myself while working on my pathway. It was surprising how much we do out of habit or without even noticing what' we're thinking or what we're doing. Kiri

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Being aware of the reasons you gamble can be very helpful when you’re trying to quit or cut down your gambling. When you’re aware of why you gamble, you can plan specific strategies for each reason.

Many people are motivated to gamble for excitement. But the truth is, it isn’t… Even if gambling makes you feel good at the moment, it will inevitably make you feel lousy in the long run. Your counselor and this tool can help you break this cycle.

The activities are grouped into modules addressing similar issues. We recommend you to explore all modules and try any activities that feel right to you.

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