by Dana Hinders | Sep 12, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
In recovery, it’s often said that you risk losing anything you put in front of your sobriety. If you place your job, family, or friends ahead of staying sober, you risk losing all of these things and more by sliding back into your addiction.Guiding...
by Dana Hinders | Aug 28, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Getting enough rest is a vital part of maintaining good health. Poor sleep has negative effects on a person’s emotional, mental, and physical well-being. If you’re in recovery, it’s vital that you make getting a restful slumber a part of your new,...
by Dana Hinders | Aug 16, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Mindfulness refers to the practice of living in the moment, without judgment or anticipation. It sounds simple, but people in recovery from substance use disorders often struggle to quiet their thoughts long enough to experience the benefits. This is why a growing...
by Dana Hinders | Jul 19, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Recovery is a time of new beginnings.For many people, volunteering offers a way to build a positive sober identity while helping those in need.Benefits of VolunteeringSome of the potential benefits you may experience by making volunteer work a part of your sober...
by Dana Hinders | Jun 22, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Promoting a lasting recovery involves more than just abstaining from addictive substances. To build the foundation for sobriety, you need to heal your mind, body, and spirit. Part of this process will involve looking at how your diet affects your mood and your ability...
by Dana Hinders | Apr 20, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
Your addiction story doesn’t necessarily need to be shared with everyone you encounter, but it’s usually a good idea to make sure your family knows the key details. The prospect of letting your parents, grandparents, siblings, and other extended family...
