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The Slogans — Short Phrases, Big Impact

Bite-sized mantras

These phrases carry wisdom that’s easy to remember when things get tough. Whether it’s staying in the present with One Day at a Time or keeping our feet on the ground with First Things First, AA slogans are mental reminders that help us stay on track when our heads start spinning.

The slogans are short, memorable sayings that provide support and guidance throughout recovery. They offer practical wisdom, encouragement, and perspective. Below are the slogans most often seen on banners in AA rooms.

Common AA Slogans

  1. One Day at a Time
  2. Easy Does It
  3. First Things First
  4. Let Go and Let God
  5. Live and Let Live
  6. Keep An Open Mind
  7. Think, Think, Think
  8. Count Your Blessings
  9. How Important Is It?
  10. Keep It Simple
  11. Listen and Learn
  12. But for the Grace of God

Please note: This set of slogans when displayed together on the AA Banner iare reprinted with permission of The A.A. Grapevine, Inc., as they are copyrighted.

Other practical slogans

Here are some other helpful sayings you’ll hear around AA.

  • It is the first drink that does the damage
  • Progress, Not Perfection
  • This too shall pass
  • AA = Altered Attitudes
  • AA = Altered Actions
  • AA = Always Alternatives
  • Act as if or Fake it til you make it
  • Do you want to be right, or do you want to be well?
  • Do the next right thing.
  • Don’t leave before the miracle happens
  • Expectations are resentments waiting to happen
  • FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real
  • FEAR = F**k Everything And Run
  • GOD = Group of Drunks.
  • GOD = Good Orderly Direction
  • GOD = Gift Of Desperation
  • GOD = Great Out Doors
  • HALT = Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
  • HOW = Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness
  • Cultivate an attitude of gratitude
  • Each day a new beginning
  • A problem shared is a problem halved
  • Alcoholism is an equal opportunity destroyer.
  • Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less often
  • Call me before you drink
  • Changing addictions is like switching seats on the Titanic
  • Ask for help
  • Don’t pick up a drink, go to meetings, and the rest will unfold
  • Half measures availed us nothing
  • Happy, Joyous and Free
  • Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes
  • I Am An Alcoholic
  • Don’t let people rent space in your head
  • Other people’s opinions about us are not our business
  • We can agree to disagree
  • WAIT = Why am I talking
  • Keep It Simple, Sweetheart
  • Faith without works is dead
  • Poor me … Poor me … Pour me a drink
  • God doesn’t give us more than we can handle in one day – with God’s help
  • God gives us what we need – not what we want
  • Build a bridge and get over it.
  • Call your sponsor.. . 
  • Steps 1,2,3 – Give Up
    Steps 4,5,6 – Clean up
    Steps 7,8,9 – Make Up
    Steps 10,11,12 – Grow Up
  • Steps – Grow Up
    Traditions – Stop being So Selfish
    Concepts – Play respectfully with Others

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