by Dana Hinders | Jan 28, 2020 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Boredom Boredom is well-recognized as a trigger for cravings. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to fill your days in the early stages of recovery. Once drugs and alcohol are no longer at the center of your life, you need to find new ways to occupy your time. Use...
by Dana Hinders | Dec 20, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
For many people, January 1 brings a newfound sense of optimism. The tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions can help your recovery efforts, but it’s important to consider your goals carefully so your good intentions aren’t soon abandoned. Setting...
by Dana Hinders | Oct 21, 2019 | Practicing Recovery |
Are your previous holiday memories a bit hazy? If this will be your first sober Thanksgiving, you might find yourself wondering what to expect. While the day means something different to everyone, we’ve compiled a few tips to help you prepare for the occasion....
by Dana Hinders | Oct 3, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Before you entered treatment, your weekends were probably filled with parties and social events where you were drunk or getting high. Or maybe you stayed at home and drank by yourself, trying to escape from your thoughts and feelings. Now that you’re sober,...
by Dana Hinders | Sep 24, 2019 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Fear Nelson Mandela once said, “The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” Fear is a normal part of the recovery process. Making major life changes is scary, no matter how brave you think you are. To move forward, you...
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 Principles...
