Grief is like an emotional wound full of pain, but our minds and bodies are designed to be able to fully heal from emotional pain if we take the time to do so. Much the same as you have to take medicine or rest when...
Mindfulness is a practice that encourages you to be more, as the name suggests, mindful or aware. In Buddhism, being able to prevent yourself from falling into an evil path requires the safeguards of fear of the consequences of your wrongdoing and shame associated with...
Everyone feels stress from time to time especially when there are problems at work but coping with work related stress in a healthy fashion can make a big difference in your mental well-being. The same is true of unhealthy coping techniques, which is why it's...
Today many people struggle with burnout. Burnout happens when stress levels become untenable, too high to manage, and high enough to disrupt daily life. Burnout often happens at work, but can also happen in the home or when trying to meet new goals, like being...
There are many types of stigma in addiction recovery. Stigmas refer to false beliefs that are often spread by a specific topic or group, and it can make it difficult for individuals to get the right type of education or understand things about addiction, particularly...
What you eat plays a key role in how your body functions and how you feel mentally. As such, nutrition and wellness programs play a particularly important role in enhancing recovery because they give you access to necessary education and resources you can apply to...
Learning to identify relapse triggers is important in recovery because it helps you prepare for difficult situations. Relapse triggers are things that cause an involuntary response, often an emotional association or physical craving for substances you once abused. With help, however, you can identify these...
Finding the internal drive for lasting sobriety does not come easily. Ambivalence to change, even resistance to change, is normal. When you are working through recovery, maintaining your sobriety might seem high on your priority list at first, but then, a few months or years...
Setting goals in recovery is an important way to maintain your motivation, particularly when things get difficult. There are a wide number of challenges you might face in your recovery, but with specific goals that are time-sensitive and relevant to your recovery process, you'll put...
Many people who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse also struggle with finding joy in sobriety. Not everyone knows how to be happy sober. Thankfully, there are several things you can do regularly to incorporate more happiness into your life. How to be Happy Sober After completing...
