by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 27, 2017 | Recovery
Many people cringe at the thought of reading “self-help” books, as many titles seem to focus on what’s wrong with you and how you need to fix it. Finding the Right Book Sometimes the glib, attention-grabbing approaches of these books offer little in...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 14, 2017 | Recovery
Yoga may seem like a mystical practice that only a few people follow. But in reality, nearly 37 million people practiced yoga in the United States in 2016. Believe It or Not, Yoga Is for Everyone If you’ve considered yoga but then thought, “I’m not...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Sep 1, 2017 | Recovery
As human beings, we’re programmed to act—and sometimes react. It’s a survival mechanism that’s in our DNA. We needed to outrun a bear or avoid falling rocks, and each time we survived these challenges, we filed the reactions away in our brains to...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 22, 2017 | Recovery
When given the choice between apple slices and peanut butter or a gooey caramel chocolate bar, most of us will end up with chocolate on our fingertips. Making Healthier Choices Our taste buds may be satisfied with this choice, but we haven’t properly served our...
by Jodee Redmond | Jul 25, 2017 | Recovery
Dating and relating can be challenging, to say the least. When you add the fact that the person you are seeing is a recovering addict, it adds a completely new spin onto things. A Close Look While it doesn’t necessarily have to be a deal breaker in a relationship,...
by Dana Hinders | Jul 3, 2017 | Recovery
Once you leave the structured environment of a drug and alcohol rehab, you’ll be tasked with managing your recovery independently. Keep in mind the following tips to help you stay on the right path. 1. Focus on the Present When you’re in recovery,...
