Various meditation practices, especially mindfulness meditation, have become extremely popular among recovery communities in recent decades. Quite a bit of evidence exists stating that meditation and mindfulness practices can play an important supporting role in treating mental health issues, including … Read More
Tips for Exercising When It’s Cold Outside
Regular exercise is one of the most important parts of any recovery plan. Studies in recent years have shown that exercise improves the symptoms of many mental health issues that commonly overlap with addiction, including depression, anxiety, and ADHD. There … Read More
When in Doubt, Just Get Started
When starting something new, especially something ambitious or difficult, it’s a good idea to start with a bit of research. What do experts recommend? How have other people succeeded? Is there one approach that clearly works better than another? Is … Read More
The North Wind Made the Vikings
“The north wind made the Vikings” is a Scandanavian proverb that reminds us that challenging circumstances can be a blessing rather than a curse. The Vikings were known throughout medieval Europe as fierce warriors and ruthless raiders but they were … Read More
Unmotivated: Breaking Through Exercise In Recovery
Physical activity is incredibly important for mental illness and addiction recovery, as it helps our mind, body, and spirit get back into shape. Either condition can certainly have a negative effect on our bodies – we may stop eating healthy, … Read More