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Am I Too Old to Go Back to School?
May 26, 2021
Recovery is all about offering a fresh perspective and enthusiasm for your life. With this new perspective will come the motivation to pursue goals that you never got a chance to or never thought possible. Among these goals might be the desire to go back to school; however, you may fear that this door might have already closed. Many people assume that skill development is age-sensitive and only applies to younger adults just beginning their career or looking for a promotion. However, this is not the case. It is always a great idea to nurture your skills relevant to your career or life because they help keep your mind active and sharp.
National Fitness Day: Incorporating Exercise into Your Life
May 17, 2021
It is too common that you begin to neglect your physical health needs after you embark on a new career venture. Soon you might find yourself with inadequate nutrition, low energy, and lack of motivation when tending to priorities outside of work, including exercise. The reason for this might be because you have shifted all of your focus to your new career opportunity. While it is great to be enthusiastic about a new career venture, some of the most necessary things to sustain success happens outside of the office.
I’ve Lost my Motivation, What Now?
May 13, 2021
Early on in recovery, it might feel somewhat effortless to imagine and pursue all the exciting possibilities that lie ahead. However, recovery is a lifelong process, and as time passes and challenges arise, it can become difficult at times to want to motivate yourself to push forward until you endure. Doing the same acts day in and day out can bring you to the point of feeling completely unmotivated. Soon, the people and activities you usually enjoy might start to get on your nerves, and the meetings you attend as well as your work might not give you the same drive. Over time, doing the same thing may not serve you the same way.
Is Anybody Out There: How Do I Combat Loneliness in Recovery?
May 12, 2021
Loneliness in recovery can become among the most challenging obstacles to overcome. Loneliness can lead to isolation, negative thoughts, negative behaviors, relapse, or worse. Likewise, sometimes in recovery, you might feel like you are the only one in the world, alone and detached from others – especially late in the night.
How to Accelerate Your Growth in Recovery
May 12, 2021
Every day you spend sober is another opportunity to grow, learn and get closer to your goals. Whether you want to develop a business, write a book, or get a promotion, you have to become the person capable of achieving such things. In both personal and professional endeavors, self-improvement is the root of all achievement. Much like your success in overcoming addiction, your recovery exists because you chose to get motivated and find a better lifestyle for yourself. Your success level seldom exceeds your personal development because success is something you attract with the person you become.
4 Ways: How Do I Change My Perspective?
May 6, 2021
Challenges come in various forms to find us regardless of where we're at in life. You might be able to overcome the challenge, or perhaps the challenge is difficult to overcome and therefore has a negative impact, thus creating a negative perspective. You likely understand by now that it isn't easy to change a negative mindset into a positive outlook. Such examples include becoming upset because things don't go as planned, someone is upset at you, or you got a flat tire on the way to work.
Don't Neglect Your Feelings
May 5, 2021
All human beings experience emotions. Emotions are a critical component of your life and survival. Therefore, you will experience a broad range of emotions; sometimes they are comfortable, sometimes they are uncomfortable. While experiencing unpleasant emotions is a natural part of existence, you might experience uncomfortable emotions more frequently in recovery and especially early recovery because your mind is still processing and adapting to your newfound sobriety.
Navigating Relationships in Recovery
May 3, 2021
Active addiction can negatively impact your relationship within families, marriages, and friends. Likewise, a substance use disorder can also have you connecting with people that harm your mental and physical health. After years of putting your body through substance use and deteriorating your relationships, seeking recovery aims to rebuild and find healthier relationships to sustain lasting recovery. Without a strong support system, finding health, balance, and happiness in recovery will be challenging. A strong support system helps you avoid toxic relationships that put your recovery at risk.
Going Back to School in Recovery
May 1, 2021
Deciding to become sober is life-changing and presents to you many new and exciting opportunities. Among these opportunities might be your desire to go back to school. Working toward earning the degree you always wanted or pursuing a new career path is ultimately a positive choice that can offer you a rewarding outcome. However, if you decide to go back to school, you will want to consider all the pros and cons to determine if you are ready to undertake the challenge. Remember, your recovery is a life-long effort, so taking on too much too soon can harm your recovery. It is essential to always weigh your options and plan.
How Do You Find Employment in Recovery?
Apr 24, 2021
Recovery is about continuing to expand upon the habits and methods you learned when overcoming your addiction. Optimizing the best recovery takes a fair amount of work on your part in making sure that you are persistent, consistent, and motivated to lead your life through empowerment and your sense of independence. Among the many pursuits you'll want to explore after overcoming your addiction is finding employment opportunities. Studies show that finding work in early recovery helps lower your chances of relapse and increases your personal and professional life's overall positive outcomes.