As you maintain your sobriety or manage your mental health, attending social gatherings during the holiday season feel like too much to manage. It’s OK to decline invitations when you’re not yet comfortable amongst partygoers and the expectation to partake in...
Do you wake up in a panic or uncomfortably on edge? Are a million thoughts running through your mind the minute your alarm clock rings? We all feel the pressure to some degree. With everything we’re expected to do each day, it’s amazing any of us can hold it all...
Love is in the air this month. Convenience stores are stocked with overpriced chocolates and greeting cards fly off the shelves. Couples cozy up, while singles feverishly “swipe” to find their special someone. Romance is the theme for Valentine’s Day. Fancy dinners...
Hobbies are a good way to pass the time, but for individuals in recovery, they can also be a form of self-care. Gardening is one such hobby that is good for the mind, body, and soul. What’s more is that you can enjoy the fruits of your labor quite literally. Even if...
We might not be able to control what’s happening in our world, but we can control how we react to it. While this is an especially challenging task to someone in recovery, focusing on gratitude is a great form of self-care to keep one’s mindset positive and upbeat....
