by Keenen Diamond | Feb 1, 2023 | Health and Wellness, Q&A, Recovery
When we were in active addiction or suffering other mental health issues, we rarely cared about exercise or getting out into nature. When we enter into sobriety and are in the process of healing, however, hiking can be a great way to improve our physical and mental...
by Keenen Diamond | May 29, 2019 | Blog, Life in Recovery
When people struggle with motivation to get things done, they often are not feeling like they are achieving what they want in life. It is hard to find motivation once it has left until you identify what happened to cause it to leave in the first place. It is normal to...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 25, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Life in Recovery
Men and women suffering from the disease of addiction tend to have issues surrounding unrealistic expectations. The problem stems from an inherent need for control. Just as we attempted to assert control over every facet of our lives and ourselves, we can become...
by Keenen Diamond | Jun 18, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Before sobriety, we rarely gave much thought to staying healthy and hydrated. In recovery, however, we should begin to take time to focus on improving our health by meeting our daily requirements of vitamins, minerals, and water. Staying hydrated can provide major...
by Keenen Diamond | May 9, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Stimulants, like amphetamine and methamphetamine, are often used for their energizing effects. Students, in particular, often abuse stimulants as study aid, but there are growing rates of stimulant abuse among the general population. No amount of stimulant use is...