- by Tracey L. Kelley
In December 2024, the nonpartisan nonprofit USA Facts reported that in Iowa, approximately 35.5% of residents were active volunteers. Not bad overall, although Utah residents ranked much higher at 68%....
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Mental Health
- by Tracey L. Kelley
Gratitude is often recognized for its psychological benefits, such as boosting happiness and reducing stress, but there are some lesser-known and intriguing aspects of its value. For example, many people...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), getting enough sleep affects every area of your life. Now, while you’re fully aware of this in theory, when...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
When you need a safe place for expression, journaling is a wonderful outlet. Maybe you need a place to stop triggers and understand why they’re happening. Or you want an...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
There’s a reason why animal videos are hugely popular across the internet: these critters make us happy! In fact, many scientific studies reinforce how watching cute animals helps relieve anxiety...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
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...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
In 1997, physician-researchers Vincent Felitti and Robert Anda developed a process for health care providers to better understand how early trauma affects emotional, mental, and physical wellness. Known as the...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
A healthy coping strategy that benefits everyone is the ability to enjoy solitary time, especially when it permits you to engage in activities that reflect your unique interests. So what’s...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
There are many reasons why asking for help is hard sometimes. Maybe we don’t want to bother anyone. Or we feel the request indicates that we’re not capable of handling...
- by Tracey L. Kelley
Many people are concerned that after they complete addiction rehabilitation treatment, they won’t be able to relate to friends or even family members anymore. This isn’t necessarily true, but if...
