- by Tracey L. Kelley
Whenever we’re striving for a better life, it’s always helpful to have guideposts along the way that reinforce we’re moving in the right direction. Whether you want tips to build...
Whenever we’re striving for a better life, it’s always helpful to have guideposts along the way that reinforce we’re moving in the right direction. Whether you want tips to build...
To improve your health and stop triggers in recovery, learn how to manage your H.A.L.T. reactions. HALT is an acronym for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired, and these physical and...
There’s a difference between enjoying quality alone time and feeling lonely. However, even if you know this, it can still be a challenge to deal with loneliness in sobriety. If...
We all do what we can to boost our intentions, especially during recovery. Some people rely on positive affirmations. Others try different mindfulness practices. If you’re eager to add to...
Craving drugs or alcohol isn’t quite the same as wanting that first jolt of caffeine in the morning, desiring a chocolate chip cookie, or needing a smoke break.The intensity of...
Although the concept of outlining goals might seem like something people only do in business environments, we have a lot to gain from this practice personally as well. If you’re...
When we’re at our lowest point, it’s all too easy to think we’re all alone and no one understands what we’re going through or how we feel. Moving through addiction...
Urge surfing is an essential coping skill that many people learn during therapy, especially when they’re in residential addiction treatment. This technique is especially helpful for learning how to manage...
It was a courageous act to recognize that you had a problem with addiction and choose to get treatment. You have every reason to feel proud of all you’ve accomplished...
One of the funniest viral videos in recent years features a four-year-old girl, Jessica, standing on the edge of her bathroom sink feeling, as her father posted, “really good about...