Recovery is an ongoing process and it can be easy to lose sight of what you’ve gained. However, when you take time to reflect, there’s so much to be thankful...
Men who are new to yoga have often fled for years from the practice, worried that they either wouldn’t be able to manage the body contortions it seems to demand,...
My life is a testament to the power of habits — both bad and good. Today I’m in recovery because of bad habits that turned into addictions over time. My...
Random acts of kindness are small events that can result in big outcomes — even recovery. It’s the moment the barista says, “The person ahead of you paid for your...
Learn about what causes bad habits during addiction recovery and how to stop unhealthy habits from developing. During addiction recovery, people are at a higher risk of developing unhealthy habits....
I’ll never forget the words my first sponsor said to me during our initial meeting: I can see that you’re really disconnected between your head and your heart, she said. With my best...
Cycling as meditation? You ask. What? Are you crazy?! Well, I am a little bonkers—in a good way!—but cycling really does have meditative powers for me. I am most at peace on my bike—I...
Stress is one of the major factors that can trigger a relapse — but it doesn’t have to be. Managing stress is possible with the right techniques. Stress may be...
I have lost count of the amount of times I have stepped on the scale hoping for a miracle; I used to equate my self-worth to that figure. The cycle—gain...
Incorporate these things into your daily practice and you’ll be on your way to avoiding relapse and living a successful life in sobriety. Getting through addiction treatment may be one of...