Mental Health
Why Setting Boundaries Helps Protect Mental Health
Boundaries are one way people teach others how to treat them. It communicates how we want to be treated but also what is not considered safe, as a sort of protection for people. It might…
How to Recognize the Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
It is common for people to have lack of motivation, energy, and joy when darker weather comes and it becomes colder. It can begin to impact daily functioning, influencing their ability to maintain relationships, seek…
Is Workaholism Getting in the Way of Recovery?
When it comes to being active and busy, our culture does a great job of that. From sun up to sundown, people are busy running, going places, working, and spending their days going every which…
What it Means to Find Happiness in Recovery
Even though everyone desires happiness, it comes to everyone differently. Recovery is not an easy road by any means. Perceived measures of ‘happiness’ are best left in the past because it is challenging to put…
What Are the Signs of Burnout in Professionals and How Can They Seek Help?
Burnout has become a buzzword over the years. It is still not a concept many people can wrap their heads around. Burnout is specifically related to work, and should not be applied to any other…
What Does Grief Look and Feel Like?
The mind is pretty incredible at coming up with ways to deal with what life throws at you. The body is also good at it, but sometimes it feels pretty horrible. Withdrawal from drugs or…
There Are 3 Ways to Let Go of Stress Each Day: Here’s How to Start
Stress seems to be just a part of everyone’s lives now. It is part of who we are and what we do at work or at home. No matter what decisions you made while you…
Try These Tips to Fight Back Against Summer Sadness
Summer seems the perfect time to experience everything warmer weather has to offer. This includes being outside in the sunshine, enjoying walks in the park, and checking out festivals and events that bring joy and…
Why Should I Let Myself Feel All the Emotions in Sobriety?
Emotions are scary in recovery. Feelings are not always going to be enjoyable or easy to deal with. More often than not, being able to speak about emotions is difficult. What makes it easier is…
How Can I Handle My Stress in Recovery?
Even if you don’t think you have much stress in recovery, you may be thinking about why you don’t feel better than you should. Perhaps you wonder about all the stress in your life and…
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