When was the last time you slept through the night? Do you remember what it was like to wake up and feel refreshed after a good night’s sleep? Have you noticed that worse sleep and worsening addiction often come hand-in-hand? The loss of healthy sleep patterns might be one of the most obvious warning signs … Read more
Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself? Are you struggling with your inner critic even after undergoing detox and treatment for addiction? Self-forgiveness presents a challenge to many people who are recovering from addiction. You are not alone in this feeling. There are practices to help you forgive yourself to achieve holistic wellness. The … Read more
Does the holiday season tend to bring you extra stress rather than joy? Do you fear emotional triggers during family reunions because of some strained relationships? Maybe you find this year’s holiday expectations particularly challenging if you have just entered early sobriety. The holidays might present many festive opportunities for drinking or peer pressures to … Read more
In the early stages of sobriety, you may find you have a lot of free time on your hands that needs to be filled. It may be time to learn some healthy hobbies. Having a healthy hobby can be beneficial to your recovery process. Many treatment centers integrate hobbies and creative activities into their programs … Read more
What are you grateful for? Are you thankful to be breathing and experiencing the beauties of nature? Do you appreciate the smallest joys around you? Is gratitude a part of your daily life? Many believe that gratitude is an essential ingredient for a healthy state of mind, and this is particularly true for recovering individuals. … Read more
Do you tend to feel gloomy and down during the winter months? Are you concerned that winter is going to bring another bout of depression that might sabotage your recovery progress? Did you know that taking Vitamin D supplements may help alleviate some depressive mood disorders? Scientists find that most Americans are deficient in Vitamin … Read more
Have you struggled with feelings of isolation during recovery? Are you hoping to re-enter society after a long journey to sobriety? Do you want to re-connect with others and even to give back to the community? Everyone needs a strong local community to thrive, and recovering individuals especially need to be surrounded by support. Some … Read more
