Everybody has a critic deep inside them. It just comes out more for some than others. It can take away the joy and anticipation of feeling like you are doing great work in your recovery when you feel like a still-small-voice in your head will not stop saying negative things. A critical inner voice can…
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If you procrastinate, you likely have a difficult time staying on task and getting things done. Maybe you postpone, delay, and even put things off so long you cannot possibly finish it in time. This may be affecting your work, home, family, friendships, and other areas of your life causing more stress and anxiety than…
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People who let their minds wander may be better at solving problems in life than those who try to think about all the possible solutions. Not only that, but people who overthink and overanalyze can harm their mental and physical health over time. Resilience comes from the ability to let go and experience life as…
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Looking for a higher purpose is almost antithetical to the goal of a higher purpose. It is like looking for something to come find you when it has already been there all along for you to discover. Most of us walk around not understanding or knowing we have more to live for than what we…
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People who struggle with getting into the recovery zone after addiction typically struggle with the idea they cannot do what they used to do. Getting caught up in thinking too hard about the past and what it was like can quickly derail positive thinking and behavior in recovery. What you may need is to find…
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It can feel really hard to accept ourselves as we are when we think or feel we have done so many things wrong when we were addicted to drugs or alcohol. Recovery is not about bashing ourselves over perceived wrongs. It is more about accepting our lives as they are now, in the present. Even…
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Eating healthy is important for recovery from addiction. It boosts your mood, gives your body good fuel, and supports overall health down the road. Addiction takes a toll on the body. The challenge is to figure out how to mitigate the effects, but also to find ways of healing some of what’s already suffered some…
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Addiction recovery is not easy for people who experience it, nor is it easy for family members and loved ones watching them go through the challenges. One of the ways to keep the mind and body on track in recovery is to work out and exercise. In many ways, fitness can help maximize health benefits.…
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The journey of recovery is a long, winding road. It has ups, downs, twists, and turns. It has all the drama of a Hollywood movie and none of the glamour. The challenge for people in recovery is that it looks a lot like everyday life, just packaged in lots of things like emotional, physical, and…
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Water is important for the body as it is largely made up of water already. Other drinks like caffeine can dry out your body and cause you to feel dehydrated. The body needs more water in detox, withdrawal, and recovery so you can function at a more optimal level. Learn more about why you should…
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