“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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We live in a world where temptation is all around us. Regardless of how focused and dedicated you are to recovery, there will be brief moments where you feel tempted to use. Identifying triggers and avoiding them is essential for avoiding a relapse. The best way to...
We are our own worst critics. We are harder on ourselves and meaner to ourselves than we are to other people. Why is this? Well, to be honest we want to be perfect. It’s this crazy idea that if we can avoid mistakes, have the right look or say the right thing we will...
Setting boundaries with yourself and others is a skill that is important in all areas of your life, but it’s especially important while you’re going through recovery. Oftentimes, we let people overstep their boundaries because we are nervous to speak up for ourselves...