Have you ever thought about what caused you to make certain decisions? Perhaps you have found yourself in an unhealthy thought process and struggle to address those negative thoughts. Understanding the stages of change can help you no matter where you are at in your recovery journey. As you continue to heal and change duringRead More
It is not always easy to develop or maintain friendships in recovery. However, it is immensely important to develop post-treatment friendships to assist in fostering a stable recovery. Post-treatment friendships can have a major impact on your recovery success and well-being. This article will explore healthy components of friendships, how to establish boundaries with newRead More
Social skills do not come naturally to everyone. If you’re like most people, you’ve experienced awkward moments when your social skills have failed you. The good news is that there are ways to improve social skills at any age, even while you’re in recovery. This article will delve into the importance of healthy relationships inRead More
The first sound you hear is that annoying alarm going off in your ear. You feel busy and did not even wake up yet. Maybe you are the person who shuts the alarm off multiple times before waking up. Life can be chaotic, and everything around you seems to be moving faster than you are.Read More
It is easy to say to yourself that you will work on it tomorrow. However, tomorrow comes and it does not get finished. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Trying to overcome procrastination is a difficult challenge for most people. Almost everyone procrastinates at one time or another. For most people, it doesRead More
Negative thinking can have a major impact on your overall well-being. Harmful thought processes can contribute to stress, depression, and anxiety. They can also impact recovery. It is easy to get caught up in repetitive thought processes but hard to be aware of those thinking patterns. Understanding that there is help for you is keyRead More
Are you feeling stagnant? You can create a new routine by changing one thing at a time. Spring is the perfect time to start something new. After all, springtime is when flowers bloom and birds loudly chirp. The world around you is beginning to come alive. Spring can be an important time to acknowledge newnessRead More
It is easy to reflect on your new healthy habits and enjoy how they make you feel. However, what about those unhealthy habits? Unhealthy habits can prevent you from living your best life. They can interrupt your life and prevent you from meeting your goals. Additionally, they often waste precious time and energy. Have youRead More
When you completed treatment, it may have felt like you had to start over with exploring friendships. Along with learning how to live without substance use, you were encouraged to form new connections. It may seem silly to need to make new friends. However, doing so could be the difference between long-term recovery and aRead More
No one is exempt from facing emotions; they are part of the human experience. Some emotions are easier to deal with, like joy and happiness. Others, like anger and sadness, are more difficult. Perhaps you were raised in an atmosphere that viewed emotions as “bad” or “good.” Additionally, perhaps you were not taught to embraceRead More