05 Jun 2023

Embracing A Sober Summer

 Embracing a Sober Summer: Fun Activities for Individuals in Recovery Introduction: Embracing a Sober Summer: Fun Activities for Individuals in Recovery. Summer is a season of warmth, sunshine, and vibrant energy. It’s a time when people often engage in social gatherings, parties, and outdoor adventures. For individuals in early recovery, the summer season can be […]

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29 Apr 2023

People, Places and Things

What is People Places and Things?   In recovery from addiction, individuals often face a variety of challenges that can make it difficult to maintain their sobriety and build a fulfilling life. Three of the most important life skills that individuals in recovery must learn are “People, Places, and Things.” People First, “People” refers to […]

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07 Mar 2023

Burnout Prevention: How to Rediscover your Joy & Passion

What is Burnout and Mental Exhaustion? If you’ve been feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted, you’re not alone. The vast majority of students, parents, professionals (or a combination of all three) have begun to feel worn down by the realities of our day to day lives. For quite some time, we’ve been living in what is […]

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18 Oct 2022

Helpful Tips to Avoid Relapse during the Holiday Season

Don’t Stress the Holiday Season: Coping Tips to Avoid Relapse The holiday season is quickly approaching, which can be filled with all kinds of stress, especially for those in recovery from drug addiction or alcohol use disorder. An unexpected event or emotion can easily trigger cravings. Without the proper tools and stability, relapse during the […]

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13 Sep 2022

Benefits of Volunteering during Addiction Recovery

Key Reasons to Volunteer as Part of your Recovery Journey People adjusting to a sober life must find fun, productive and interesting ways to spend their free time. Healthy hobbies like exercise, art, meditation and volunteering allow you to manage your free time and avoid triggers that could lead to relapse. Incorporating community volunteer work […]

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13 Jul 2022

Enjoy the Sun: New Sober Summer Hobbies to Try

Summer Sober Hobbies & Activities The summer months can be challenging for people in early recovery. From pool parties to beach day trips, 4th of July BBQs and concerts, it seems drinking and drugging are involved in every social gathering. While you’re equipped with the tools to prevent a relapse in these situations it is […]

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08 Apr 2022

Activities to Stay Strong & Sober this Spring

Spring Has Sprung: Enjoy the Sunshine with these Spring Sober Activities Spring is the season of renewal & fresh starts, making it the perfect season to reset your energy and refocus on the positives. Dust off the winter blues, get outside and start discovering some new spring sober activities. If you are in recovery, you […]

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16 Feb 2022

Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Diet in Addiction Recovery

How a Healthy Diet can Help you with Addiction Recovery There are many things former addicts will learn as they navigate through the long-term recovery process. Therapy will help to reveal the underlying issues to your addiction, but you’ll need other tools, hobbies & interests to ensure you don’t fall back into a life of […]

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18 Jan 2022

The Benefits of Meditation in Addiction Recovery

Meditation Benefits in Long-term Addiction Recovery The practice of meditation dates back to the ancient days, as early as 5000 BCE. Over the last few decades, it has significantly grown in popularity and used all across the world to promote mental, physical and spiritual well-being. From fitness to yoga and therapy, many people incorporate meditation […]

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16 Dec 2021

Sobriety Affirmations to Start a Positive, Sober New Year

Powerful, Positive Sobriety Affirmations & Mantras Meetings, therapy and life coach sessions are all proven to be immensely helpful to keep you on track in your sobriety journey. However, one of the key motivators for those seeking positive change and reinforcement is words. Recovery from substance abuse begins with the belief in yourself and the […]

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