Quality time with people we enjoy is so important for us in our recovery. Withdrawing socially and isolating ourselves comes almost second nature to us,…
“Setting yourself a goal can often be daunting, but taking small steps towards a bigger achievement is good for the soul,” says Rebecca Hanmer, author…
Negative thoughts, if not managed properly, can build up like plaque. The more they build up, the more harmful they become. They feed on one…
Procrastination lives in us all. Everyone has tasks or responsibilities they don’t like doing that they push off until they absolutely have to take get…
Figuring out what is working well for you in your recovery isn’t a difficult thing to do. Unfortunately, it’s a little harder to identify what…
It turns out that answering in the affirmative to both questions is the correct response according to a new study on the association between self-esteem…
What matters most to you? If you’re in recovery this significant milestone is most certainly at the top of the list. The loved ones and…
Think of it as paying it forward with mental health: Unable to stand by and do nothing after a rash of local teen suicides, Washington…
Women can be their own worst critics more often than not, which is why not adding to the negativity should be an overriding goal. But…
Is addiction a chronic brain disorder or is it a behavioral problem? The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has just issued a new definition…