by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 23, 2020 | Mental Health, Recovery
We all deal with anxiousness occasionally, but some of us more than others. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) reports that approximately 18 percent of adults in the United States—that’s roughly 40 million people—have some form of anxiety....
by Tracey L. Kelley | Apr 24, 2020 | Mental Health, Recovery
Stress doesn’t discriminate—any one of us can feel its effects, even when we try not to. The more you know about stress and how the condition impacts areas of life and health, the better equipped you are to modulate your response to it. Stress? What Stress? Many...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 20, 2020 | Mental Health, Recovery
One part of a successful recovery—and for that matter, a rewarding life—is knowing what is good for you and what isn’t. As challenging as it might be to admit, sometimes particular individuals simply aren’t good for your wellbeing. If that’s the case, it’s...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Oct 21, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
The Holidays The holiday season is a joyful time for some people but troubling for others. Loneliness is one of the primary reasons people aren’t excited about all the festivities. Maybe they’re separated from family and friends by geographical or...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jul 19, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you really thought about it, what are you grateful for in this moment? When someone is feeling low, challenged by life, or unmotivated, the concept of gratitude is difficult to embrace. It doesn’t seem to have an immediate impact—or does it? Improved Mental...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jun 12, 2019 | Mental Health, Recovery
If you’re newly sober, you might have left behind a group of people or certain activities to avoid putting yourself at risk of relapse. Now, you may feel lonely, isolated, and unsure of how to stay connected to others. These are valid feelings. It’s...
