It can be difficult to know who to tell and what to tell them when you are starting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction. Some people choose to tell only their closest friends and family because they don’t feel comfortable sharing such intimate information with anyone else. However, while addiction and recovery are deeply personal...Read More

When you see the word “clutter,” your first thought might relate to items strewn about the house, stuffed in the garage, or hidden away in closets. Physical clutter can definitely weigh you down, but so can emotional clutter. And, as you might suspect, the two are connected. To help you cope with stress more effectively,...Read More

It’s not natural for people to be positive all the time. This isn’t a judgment: our brains are hardwired with negativity bias as a protection mechanism—and our primitive ancestors survived because of this ability. But as modern humans, we actively have to work on moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset and retrain...Read More

One essential part of managing your recovery successfully is finding balance in your life and learning what routines and rituals work for you. What if you could build upon your current successes to easily adapt to something new? That’s the basic premise of habit stacking: identify a current habit you already do and put a...Read More

Veterans have a higher rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than civilians, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): 7 out of every 10 Veterans will have PTSD at some point in their lives. However, this data is based on Vets who use VA for health services, as they’re automatically screened for PTSD...Read More

Whether you’re in the business world or in regular therapy (or both), you might have heard of the concept of understanding the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. All of us have a little of both. However, some people find that continuing to explore a growth mindset is especially beneficial in recovery. ...Read More

Few aspects of parenting compare to the challenges you face in talking to your children about addiction. Whether this conversation is necessary because of your health crisis or someone else they know and love, your primary goals are to alleviate their fears and assure them they’re not to blame. Fortunately, there are many books segmented...Read More

While many people often say, “I can’t do yoga, I’m not flexible enough,” that’s just one of the primary reasons to include some sort of yoga practice in your wellness efforts. The practice of yoga dates back 5,000 years, and it’s not only beneficial for helping you manage recovery but is also proven to be...Read More

When we feel acute pain, it’s a short-term response to something evident, such as an injury, illness, or surgical procedure. This protective mechanism is our body’s way of telling us something needs attention and care. But chronic pain doesn’t have a protective function, significantly impacts your quality of life—and might even be a reason for...Read More

Celebrating Pride is significant, whether as a member of the LGBTQIA2s+ community (which we’ll collectively refer to in this article as LGBTQ), a person maintaining sobriety, or both. Allies can help, too, especially by breaking down barriers to LGBTQ health equity. By taking pride in your recovery and extending vital wellness resources to others, you...Read More