Reading can boost mental health and help us destress. Here are some ways to incorporate reading into your daily life. Whether you love novels, newspaper articles, magazines, or blogs, reading is always a good idea. There are innumerable benefits to… Read More ›
Category: Recovery
Owning Your Story
This is a look into the importance of defining yourself, owning your narrative, and getting empowered. Humans are meaning-makers. We find meaning in everything, whether it’s a novel, a scenic view, or a troubling experience such as the death of… Read More ›
Running and Recovery
Can jogging help your recovery? Running is most known for its endurance-enhancing effects and the ability to produce mood-boosting endorphins. But can running help us with our recoveries? Exercise, in general, is great for both the mind and the body.… Read More ›
The Importance of Healthy Nutrition in Recovery
Unpacking the importance of healthy nutrition for our minds, bodies, and recoveries. Healthy nutrition is one of the essential healthy habits. Oftentimes, in our focus on sobriety and recovery, we can forget just how vital it is to be getting… Read More ›
True Friendships: Creating Lasting Bonds in Recovery
Finding true friends in recovery helps us form meaningful bonds and avoid loneliness. Recovery is a brand new experience. When we start the journey, we’re often coming from pasts of isolation, loneliness, and/or friendships built around the use of substances… Read More ›
Getting Back in Touch with Your Emotions During Recovery
How do we get back in touch with emotions after feeling numb? During active addiction, our emotions often get squashed beneath our dependence on drugs and/or alcohol. We learn to avoid our emotions, act on them impulsively, or stay numb… Read More ›
The Healing Powers of the Ocean
Meditating n the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of the ocean. The ocean is one of the most relaxing, mysterious, and expansive things on the planet. There’s a reason everyone feels great after spending a day at the beach. The… Read More ›
The Best Mood-Boosting Exercises for Recovery
Most of us know that exercise is a quick and healthy way to feel more positive, fit, and generally happier. Working up a sweat while using the cardiovascular system and getting in touch with the body feels good and is… Read More ›
How to Know Your Life Purpose
The importance of finding meaning in your life through your values and vision. Throughout life, and especially in recovery, it’s common to ask questions about our life’s meaning and purpose. You might find yourself wondering why you’re here, where you’re… Read More ›
Transitioning into a New Season: Reflecting on Autumn
Appreciating life and recovery as seasonal, cyclical, and filled with change. Life moves in seasons and cycles, not in straight lines. We often hear the same about the recovery process. It’s not necessarily a straight line from point A to… Read More ›