Now that you’re in recovery, it’s an excellent time to conduct a thorough spring cleaning. Decluttering both your internal and external environments can help you create space for your new substance-free life and help you reach your goals. The Cycle of Addiction If you’ve experienced substance use disorder (SUD), you may have found that yourRead More
There are many ways to process or attempt to overcome trauma. Understanding how traumas have affected you may be one of the best things that you can do for your overall well-being. Just as everyone is unique, so are the traumas you may have experienced. Journaling is an effective way to process triggers and behaviorsRead More
The early relationships you form in the first stage of your life are critical to your lifelong development. According to the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, a child’s development is supported by their emotional relationship with the important adults in their life. Through your early relationships, you can see clear connections between your early relationshipsRead More
Unhealthy attachment styles and codependency are often present for those in recovery. Attachment work can help with those issues and facilitate lasting healing. When you resolve your attachment issues, you can more easily overcome your struggles, find confidence, and lead a healthy life. The Importance of Attachment Work According to a 2021 research review publishedRead More
In the current culture, television shows like Shameless or Modern Family are relatable because of their family dysfunction. Shows about awkward family dynamics may lure you in as you relate to the relationships between family members. During recovery, you are learning a great deal about yourself and it can be hard to look to yourRead More
There are many myths and misconceptions about anxiety. As the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) notes, many people assume that individuals with anxiety are just worrywarts. However, anxiety is deeply connected to trauma as a physical and psychological response to traumatic experiences. Therefore, trauma-specific approaches to anxiety can support healing. Moreover, trauma-specific approachesRead More
After years of experiencing trauma or addiction, a significant disconnect can happen within yourself. Nurturing personal growth in recovery can help you rebuild this connection, rediscover life’s joys, and achieve lasting success. The Importance of Personal Growth in Recovery Personal growth, or personal development, is a process that allows you to feel more happy andRead More
This world is fast-paced, and it tends to cultivate a focus on the things around you instead of on yourself. Yet, self-awareness is key, and exploring self-awareness can unlock your greatest self. Ultimately, enhancing your personal awareness allows you to understand yourself better and connect better to the world around you. Self-awareness is a practiceRead More
Recovery can be a difficult journey, but it can be much more rewarding if you feel like you are discovering and fulfilling your life’s purpose. Having a purpose can give you a sense of meaning and stability. It can also help you make serious progress towards lasting sobriety. How Your Life’s Purpose Can Aid inRead More
Everyone has experienced fear at some point in their lives. No one is exempt from this feeling. It is also common to have a fear of the unknown. Unfortunately, fearing the unknown can prevent you from living life to the fullest. However, if you examine the root of your fear of the unknown, this willRead More