Written by Charley Sunday.
Charley Sunday understands that every home needs a strong foundation, both literally and figuratively. Charley created A Strong Foundation to help others create a space that meets their needs and helps their families grow. The site offers advice on how to focus on your family’s needs and desires — instead of keeping up with the Joneses or living up to society’s expectations.”
Healthy Habits for a Happy Recovery
Whether you struggled with drug addiction, alcoholism, or other self-destructive behavior, you have found your road to recovery. Today’s tips from SubRosa Mental Services can help you maintain a positive attitude during this long and sometimes arduous journey.
Wake Up Each Day on a Positive Note
The way you go about your morning sets the tone for the day. Give yourself the best start by doing things that make you happy. This could be anything from eating a healthy breakfast to turning on positive stories on the news. You might also consider meditating, waking up 30 minutes before everyone else, or going for a walk before you log in to work.
Avoid Temptations
In recovery, avoiding temptations is crucial for maintaining sobriety. It may be difficult, but it is important to set boundaries and create a support system to help stay on track. It’s essential to identify triggers and avoid situations that may trigger the temptation. Remember, recovery is a journey, and navigating through it successfully requires diligence and commitment to oneself. Keep focusing on the goal, and with time, it will become easier to avoid temptations and maintain sobriety.
Seek Professional Support
Pulling yourself out of addiction is an incredibly difficult task. While having a personal support system is vital, you may also benefit from professional support. Look for a program that has services that meet your needs. For instance, SubRosa Mental Services offers a variety of services, like mental health consulting, life coaching, and even emotional support animals. No one’s recovery process is the same, so find the resources that best suit you.
Give Yourself Time to Rest
When in recovery, it’s important to prioritize rest and self-care. Giving yourself time to rest not only allows your body to physically heal, but it also improves your mental well-being, explains Northstar Transitions. Recovering from any level of injury or illness can be exhausting, both physically and mentally. It’s crucial to listen to your body and give yourself the time it needs to recharge. Remember that recovery is a journey, not a race, and taking the time to rest and care for yourself will ultimately benefit your overall healing process.
Change the Way You Look at Recreation
When you are at your worst, you probably spent your “fun” time drinking or engaging in other destructive habits. Today, you know that that is not good for your health. Piedmont offers several suggestions of things to do instead of drugs or alcohol. These include baking, volunteering, and taking a nice long walk with your favorite canine companion.
Make New Friends
The people that we surround ourselves with can have a positive or negative influence. If you’ve found that your negative influence friends are no longer in the picture, it’s time to meet new people. Unfortunately, many adults struggle to make new friends, a problem discussed with GoodRX by Jennie Bedsworth, LCSW, in a recent article on how to create new social circles as an adult.
Remember What You’re Fighting For
When you are in recovery, you have to remember what you are fighting for. For most of us, this is our health, homes, and families. Take a moment each day to be grateful for what you have so that you don’t lose sight of what’s important to you. Remember, each day that you stay sober is another day that you were strong enough to shoulder the burdens of caring for your loved ones.
Focus on Small Changes for Better Health
Overall, building positive habits in addiction recovery is essential to long-term success. It allows individuals to replace negative behaviors with healthy ones and create a foundation for a fulfilling life in sobriety. While it may take time and effort, practicing good habits regularly can lead to positive changes in mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
Opinions and information presented here are the sole responsibility of Charley and do not necessarily represent those of Sub Rosa Mental Services LLC.
