Recovery from mental health and addiction is almost a misnomer. The reality is people are not able to fully recover from addiction, they simply live with the reality that they can no longer use...
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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...