Have you ever thought about what caused you to make certain decisions? Perhaps you have found yourself in an unhealthy thought process and struggle to address those negative thoughts. Understanding the stages of change can help you no matter where you are at in your recovery journey. As you continue to heal and change duringRead More
Many people who have experienced trauma or addiction can hold a lot of heavy and difficult emotions. Unfortunately, these emotions can get in the way of living a joyful and meaningful life. Managing anger will help you learn how to regulate your emotions effectively to uncover true success and happiness in recovery. Difficult Emotions andRead More
Boredom can be a frequent issue during recovery. Sometimes you may have a hard time sitting still, and other times you may have more time on your hands than anticipated. There is no shame in recognizing that you have a lot more time on your hands than you anticipated. Fortunately, simple ways exist to helpRead More
The daily choices you make now will influence your level of vitality as you grow older. These choices will also affect your recovery. Likely you already know the choices you need to make with your health and nutrition. However, it’s often easier said than done. Life can get busy, and it may be easier toRead More
It is not always easy to develop or maintain friendships in recovery. However, it is immensely important to develop post-treatment friendships to assist in fostering a stable recovery. Post-treatment friendships can have a major impact on your recovery success and well-being. This article will explore healthy components of friendships, how to establish boundaries with newRead More
Resilience refers to how you bounce back from life’s challenges. Building resilience can influence whether you crumble under pressure and maintain your cool. Resilient people seem to maintain a positive outlook on life and everything life encompasses, which helps them successfully cope with stress. Resiliency is not something you always need. However, resilience is beneficialRead More
When people think of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the cold winter months usually come to mind. However, summertime depression can also be common. Understanding this type of SAD and learning how to overcome it can help you find lasting success and happiness in recovery. Summertime Depression: Facts Many people experience slight mood changes with theRead More
Social skills do not come naturally to everyone. If you’re like most people, you’ve experienced awkward moments when your social skills have failed you. The good news is that there are ways to improve social skills at any age, even while you’re in recovery. This article will delve into the importance of healthy relationships inRead More
According to “Taking Time for Yourself” from Mental Health America (MHA), on average people only spend 15 minutes on health-related self-care a day. While any engagement in self-care is good, 15 minutes a day does not support long-term positive health outcomes. Moreover, the little time taken for physical health-related self-care does not account for otherRead More
Sometimes, life is stressful, and other times, it seems that it can be easy. It is all based on your perspective and thought processes. An easy way to relieve stress is to understand how de-cluttering the home can bring peace to your recovery. Stress plays a part in your recovery and can trigger unwanted behaviorsRead More