In seasons of life where you are not feeling confident, it can feel like you will never be able to access a sense of confidence in yourself. However, confidence and self-esteem are like a muscle and there are practices that… Read More ›
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Can I Really Experience Inner Peace?
It can be hard to imagine being able to experience inner peace, especially if you have spent many years living in a state of chaos, anxiety, and fear. In this sense, inner peace may be a new experience that feels… Read More ›
What Is Your Personal Mission Statement?
When beginning a healing journey from addiction and mental illness, it can be helpful to have a personal mission statement to help you remember what your goals are, make decisions in alignment with your values, and ground you in your… Read More ›
The Power of Slowing Down
Slowing down is a radical act of self-compassion when today’s societal narrative overtly and covertly communicates to try harder, achieve more, and be better. As important as it is to sometimes push our comfort zones to reach the goals we… Read More ›
Leaning in When You Want to Lean Out
Recovering from mental illness can be challenging at times. Healing is not linear, and challenging moments can make it tempting to give up. Although, choosing to lean in when you want to lean out of recovery is what leads to… Read More ›
The Importance of Aftercare Planning for Long-Term Recovery
Healing from addiction is a process that usually has several phases of treatment to allow for sustainable and long-term recovery. One, sometimes overlooked, but essential part of recovery is aftercare planning. The Importance of Aftercare Planning Aftercare planning is built… Read More ›
The Importance of Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention is one of the most important topics to cover and learn about when it comes to sustainable, long-term addiction recovery. Without a prevention plan, relapse is more common, even after lots of treatment and hard work. Comprehensive substance… Read More ›
Redefining Your Priorities in Recovery
Recovery is a great time to re-establish the priorities, desires, and goals you have for yourself in your life. Having awareness of what is and is not important to you can help you align your actions with the things that… Read More ›
Learning How to Rest
Learning to slow down and rest is often what your body is longing for, even when your mind says to speed up and do more to be enough. This can feel especially true if you are used to constantly doing… Read More ›
Allowing Yourself to Find Joy After Pain
After struggling with addiction, mental illness, trauma, complex family dynamics, and other forms of pain and suffering, it can be hard to allow yourself to recognize and feel joy. Joy can even feel more vulnerable than pain, especially when pain… Read More ›