How to Catch and Flip Negative Thoughts for a Stronger Sobriety If you’re on the road to sobriety, you already know it’s not just about resisting alcohol or substances – it’s about managing your thoughts. Those sneaky, negative thoughts can creep in and derail you...
How to Establish Your Independence While in Recovery
Recovery is hard. There will be many moments throughout your recovery where you feel uncomfortable and there may be a few instances where you don’t know what to do. But, the most important thing you can do is establish your independence. Having your own freedom and...
The Power of Positive Self Talk
“I can,” “I am worthy,” “I am smart,” “I am deserving,” “I can do it,” “I am going to have a good day,” are just a few positive words of wisdom that can help push you to think more positively about yourself. When you’re going through a big life change like recovery,...
How to Kick Your Procrastination Habits
Did you know that procrastination affects more than 95 percent of us? So, if you didn’t think you procrastinate, you likely do in some area of your life. Or maybe you’ve been meaning to deal with it but you’ve been putting it off. While talking about...
3 Strategies to Help Yourself Cope With a Big Life Change
Change can be hard. Change can be sudden. Change can be uncomfortable. And change happens regardless of how we feel about it. Learning how to cope with the ups and downs and unexpected moments in life will make you feel less stressed and more at ease in the long run....
Improve Your Money Management With These 4 Steps
If you struggle when it comes to managing your money in a responsible way, you aren’t the only one. Not knowing how to manage money affects people from all walks of life no matter how rich or poor. Mastering the art of being financially responsible is an important...
Why It’s Important to Voice Your Emotions
If you don't know how to cook something, you can easily look for a recipe that will teach you how. If you don’t know how to repair something that’s broken in your house, you can call a handyman to come fix it. But, there’s not an easy one-size-fits-all recipe guide to...
Why Everyone Should Take a Moment or Two to Get a Breath of Fresh Air
Did you know that being outside has been scientifically proven to improve your Vitamin D levels? It lessens anxiety, improves your sleep, helps you focus better, and strengthens your immune system. If these reasons aren’t enough to get you outside, then let us do some...
Why It’s Important to Reflect on Who You Are Now and Who You Want to Be a Year from Now
We live in a constant state of “what’s next?” You get approved for an apartment, then it’s “when am I going to move in?” I need to start packing, etc. You start your sobriety program. Now, everyone’s asking you “what’s next?” in your life. While this focus on the...
5 Fun Creative Game Night Ideas To Do At Home
We’ve all been cooped up inside for some time now. We know we aren’t the only ones who are feeling like our days are running together and the highlight of our evening is dinner time. If you’re someone who’s going through recovery while being quarantined at home that’s...