Addiction recovery takes a lot of hard work and dedication, and one of the hardest aspects of recovery life can be getting back into the swing of things when it comes to daily living. After having spent months in treatment… Read More ›
Category: Healthy Living
Holidays in Recovery
With the holidays coming up, it can be easy to feel nervous about the urge to abuse alcohol or drugs. Whether potential usage is with family or friends, or whether we may feel lonely during the holidays, the desire to… Read More ›
Mind, Body, Spirit
Each day, we’re filled with thousands of thoughts, feelings, moments and more. All of these impact us not only on a daily basis but add up over time to create what our daily lives entail – and since they all… Read More ›
Stretching
As you’re taking new steps towards healthier living, you’ll want to make sure that your mind, body, and spirit are adequately prepared for all the new changes that will be taking place. Recovery isn’t just about treating the addiction itself… Read More ›
Finding Yourself in Early Recovery
“Who am I?” is a common question that comes up during early recovery. Here’s why it’s so important to answer it. Getting to Know the Sober You During early recovery, we’re often inundated with so many rapid changes. Suddenly we’re… Read More ›
Coping with Change
Change is never easy. Here are some helpful and healthy ways to cope. The world around us is everchanging and we are no different. The phrase “change is the only constant” is popular for a reason. When we’re feeling mentally… Read More ›
How to Start a Regular Yoga Practice
Here are some tips for starting a regular yoga practice for your mind and body. Starting a regular yoga practice is a great idea. When we truly commit to mindfulness practices or exercises, we start to reap the rewards. Yoga… Read More ›
Healthy Coping Mechanisms for Anger in Recovery
We all struggle with anger and in recovery, many of our angry feelings can come to the surface. Here are some healthy coping mechanisms for difficult feelings. It’s completely normal to feel anger and rage sometimes. In fact, when we… Read More ›
Walking: A Simple and Beneficial Practice
Walking is a simple and often overlooked practice for increased mental and physical health. Walking is one of the most natural and effective ways to exercise our bodies and minds. Walking is such a fundamental activity that we often overlook… Read More ›
A Nighttime Routine for Relaxation
A healthy nighttime routine for optimal relaxation and rest will set you up for a night of good sleep. Here are some tips. Our lives are often jampacked with obligations, meetings, jobs, transportation, and screen time. If we try to… Read More ›