How Do I Keep My Balance in Recovery?
It is hard to maintain balance in today’s society. There are so many things pulling our attention every which direction. It may be fun to try so many different things, but in recovery, your attention, [...]
Why You Should Try Lying on the Floor to Help Your Sobriety
One of the poses that people do at the end of a yoga class is called Savasana. The act of lying on the floor can be so simple, yet powerful, as it demands a person [...]
What is the Definition of “Recovery”?
Recovery can mean so many different things to different people, but really recovery is about being in a situation where they feel supported and held up while in recovery. Shame and blame have no place [...]
Sobriety is Fun (Really) if You Want it to Be
One of the roadblocks to early sobriety is learning how to have fun, in a new way. For a long time it may be hard to figure out having fun when you’re under addiction and [...]
How Do I Handle a Relapse?
Relapse is not something that happens to everyone, but it can happen to anyone in recovery. Nobody is immune to it. If you find yourself in the pitfalls of a relapse, it is a requirement [...]
Self Love Takes Time: Try These 3 Tips to Get Started
It is not uncommon for people who struggle with addiction to lose their self-esteem and sense of self to addiction. It is easy to tell other people to love themselves through addiction and recovery but [...]
Try These 5 Tips to Start a Conversation About Rehab with a Loved One
Many people who struggle with alcohol or drugs have a difficult time getting better. There are many reasons for this, but mostly because loved ones may feel confused, frustrated, and at a loss as to [...]
Why Does Exercise Matter in Recovery?
People who abuse drugs or alcohol neglect important components of daily health. Their physical and emotional well-being takes a huge hit, particularly because the damage is so extensive with addiction. Exercise can be a great [...]
Mindfulness Eating to Achieve Control
There are two types of hunger that people with obesity face that lead to their weight problems: emotional eating in where they are eating their feelings and external eating where they eat based on the [...]
What is the Role of Posture in Shifting Mood?
When people think about managing mental health conditions, posture is not the first thing that comes to mind. More research is showing how a person holds their body impacts their mind and how they feel. [...]