Why Are Basic Needs Important in Early Recovery?
When you first get sober, eating enough, drinking enough water, and getting enough sleep are extra important. The premise of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is that you must have these things in place before you can pay attention to higher needs like community, meaning-making, or self-actualization. This is true for everyone, and particularly so in […]
Allowing for Rest in Recovery
A lot of work goes into recovery. You change the way you go about daily life and relationships. The work is worth it, but rest is also important. Like with many other things in recovery, it’s all about balance. Small Moments of Peace If you find that you’re feeling burnt out or exhausted, rest will […]
Investing in Yourself in Recovery
When I got sober, it was among the first times I invested in myself as an adult. In active addiction, many of us spend a lot of time neglecting self-care and living on instinct. If you’re sober or thinking about entering recovery, you’ve already made a huge self-investment. While recovery is bolstered by support and […]
International Self-Care Day
Today is International Self-Care Day! Self-care is a big part of recovery; it’s about doing things that support healing. What is Self-Care? Self-care is often portrayed as bubble baths or spa days, and while there is nothing wrong with those things, that’s a misrepresentation. Self-care is taking an active role in your own well-being. It […]
What is Self-Care?
The term “self-care” gets thrown around a lot, but it’s not just bubble baths and saunas. Self-care is an important part of recovery—but in order to enact it, you need to know what it is. Put simply, self-care is what you do for yourself to promote well-being. This includes caring for your physical, mental, and […]
Grocery Store Employees’ Mental Health During COVID-19
Social distancing doesn’t stop the need to eat.