Self-parenting is a way to celebrate your inner child, away from addiction, trauma, and the pain of what you experienced. Knowing how your inner child feels and speaking into that is vital for maintaining sobriety. Learning how to cope with emotions and feelings as an adult will help tap into your inner child and find…
It may be hard to believe but compassion is difficult to build into the business world. It is not the first thing people think of when building corporate culture as some managers fear showing too much kindness is perceived as weakness. Others feel it may not be very productive. In spite of concerns, evidence suggests…
If you are a person who stresses about how to have fun (and stay sober) for the holidays, worry not. There are ways to enjoy parties and socialize without having to compromise your sobriety. You are more likely to relapse if you don’t try to stay focused on your sobriety goals so give these tips…
When you are in early recovery, the best thing you can do is eat some chocolate. Sounds great, but why this is recommended rests solely on this: it curbs cravings. Eating chocolate is helpful because of the chemical compounds contained within chocolate. Learn more about why chocolate can help you in early addiction treatment and…
Just as addiction is unique to the person experiencing it, treatment should also be tailored to that person, too. There are many treatment options and the new way of treating people with addiction is to provide individualized care. By choosing a program designed with your needs in mind, you will be able to stay more…
Critical thinking is not necessarily what you think it is. It is not even a radical concept or idea that is new but the truth is recovery tends to involve a lot of emotion and less thinking. If you are in an addiction recovery program, you are dealing with lots of changes, new routines, friends,…
Life is like one giant chess board and people are the chess pieces. The game of chess is just like life; lots of moving parts, a puzzle to figure out the next step with lots of strategy to figure it all out. The goal is ultimately to win the game but the game of life…
Southern sweet tea is more than just a beverage, it is a way of life for some people. It is iconic to Southern life and is a culinary tradition passed down through generations. The oldest sweet tea recipes date back to the late-1800s and were featured in cookbooks back in the day. There is now…
Surfers have a saying that the sport is a religion of sorts, connecting us to a higher state of consciousness. Others say it offers equal parts lifestyle, sport, and spirituality combined. Addiction can be passed down from generations which is why it helps to find something you can do here and now to create a…
Addiction nutrition is the science of diet and health related to individuals with addiction. The challenge is finding ways to bring you the right nutrients, exercise, and support needed to keep your body health and acknowledge the challenges you face. This can have physiological and psychological benefits when you are able to eat healthy.Risks of…
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