Category Archives: Recovery

What Red Flags Should You Look for When Looking for a Treatment Center?

There are a variety of treatment centers for addiction recovery treatment, but they all work differently. You want to make sure that you find one that will work best for your needs. Knowing what red flags to look out for when picking a treatment center, you will get the quality of care you need to […]

How Do You Manage Finances During Recovery?

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Managing money is challenging when you are in recovery. Trying to get your finances in order can trigger you to relapse to relieve the stress. Because money management is an essential life skill that cannot be ignored, learning how to budget, spend, and save responsibility can prevent your chances of relapsing. Stay Away From Credit […]

5 Affirmations for Self-Forgiveness

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How Can Parents Deal with the Stress of Homeschooling During the Pandemic?

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Homeschooling may be very new to you since you had to keep your kids at home because of the pandemic. It is normal to feel stressed and overwhelmed during the school year since you have not homeschooled your kids before. It is best to create a simple homeschooling routine for you and your kids and […]

Can How You Dress When Staying Home Affect Your Mood?

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Staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic may mean that you spend more time in your pajamas or wearing sweatshirts while you do your online work. Psychologists believe that the way we dress when we are not presenting ourselves to the public makes a difference in our mental health and productivity. Making the effort to […]

What are Ways to Manage Bipolar Disorder During the Pandemic?

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Having bipolar disorder means living with the challenges of managing your triggers so you do not have dramatic mood changes. Some people may be prone to manic episodes where they feel excited, angry, or energized, whereas others experience more depressive episodes. To help yourself with bipolar triggers during one of the most stressful times in […]

Making Positive Choices in Addiction Recovery

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Recovery is something that you will continuously have to work at every day to maintain. Every decision you make will play into whether you stay sober; this means you must know how to make positive choices to continue living a happy, healthy, and sober life. Over time, making positive choices will become a habit, but […]

What are the Best Ways to Avoid Financial Stress From Ruining Your Sleep?

When we have anxiety, our racing thoughts may make it very hard to go to sleep. In fact, according to a survey by Bankrate, more than half of U.S. adults lose sleep over money. By recognizing your worries and coming up with a quick finance plan, you may have less worry and be able to […]

Benefits of Team Sports for Addiction Recovery

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For individuals who enjoy exercise, sports, and working with others to accomplish a common goal, team sports are an excellent option to bolster their recovery. You don’t have to be good at sports to reap the benefits; you just need to have a positive attitude and willingness to engage with your team. From there, you […]

How To Use Music as a Tool For Recovery

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Everyone in recovery is searching for that one thing that can spark motivation to keep going. There will be days when you feel as though you cannot keep pressing forward and heal, but finding the right outlet for these feelings will help you overcome them and continue on the path to sobriety. Music can be […]