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 that much pressure on an experience. Find some tips on what it means to discover happiness in recovery that sticks […]
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 life experiences. Some characteristics of burnout are feeling exhausted, experience negativity or cynicism and feeling less effective at work. Find […]
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 alcohol is like that. The mind and body are not big fans of all this stuff floating around your body […]
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 were struggling with addiction, stress likely played a key role in it at some point. How you choose to release […]
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 excitement. Many people love to spend time with friends and family in warmer weather, also, because it is a nice […]
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 having a group of people that can listen to you and in whom you can confide. Perhaps you are comfortable […]
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 think it is just part of life but you are handling it just fine. The root of stressors can be […]
Why Your Mental Fitness Matters (and How to Boost Your Brainpower)
The brain needs to stay in shape in order for you to stay mentally healthy. The physical fitness routines you do are not just for your body, they also impact your mind. Mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness. Including mental dexterity exercises into your day can help you reap benefits for a […]