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,
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.”
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
New Year’s Resolutions to Maintain Sobriety in 2023 It’s that time of the year again when we sit down and start the new year by setting resolutions. These goals usually pertain to living a healthier lifestyle and can be extremely helpful for our mind and body. For those in addiction
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
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
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
Strengthen your Addiction Recovery with a New Creative Outlet When you’re in the spirals of an addiction to drugs and alcohol your entire life revolves around the need for these substances. Once you’ve decided on the path to addiction recovery it is so important to find sober interest and hobbies;
Positive Sober Realizations You’ll Learn & Love about Yourself One of the greatest fears standing in the way of a person’s sobriety is their fear of failure. At the beginning stages it can be hard to see too far into the future and understand the beautiful sober life that is
Debunking Common Myths & Misconceptions about Relapse The road to long-term sobriety looks different for every person struggling with substance abuse disorder. While you’re working your 12-step program, attending meetings and going to life coach or therapy sessions you are likely aware that you’re always one step small away from
