Why You Need to Incorporate Mindfulness Practices into Your Recovery
In the stress of our daily lives, we seem to spend our time either overthinking or zoning out. Learning to order our thoughts is not only healthy for our minds,
The Causes, Dangers and Side Effects of Substance Use
When it comes to drus and alcohol use, everyone knows there are subsequent risks present, whether use is a one-time thing or a habit developed over many years. No matter
Rejoining Society after Detox
Returning to the outside world after participating in a detox program can be a step filled with complicated feelings. Anxiety over what awaits, excitement about living a sober lifestyle and
Learning the Art of Active Listening
We all know what it feels like to be ignored. It could feel anywhere from awkward to rude, but it is most definitely a feeling we’d rather not experience. What
Avoiding Substance Use Triggers in College
It’s likely you’ve heard it said before, but allow us to reiterate - college is an exciting time. It’s an ideal environment for personal growth and discovery, for healthy risk-taking
Living On a Budget: The Basics
Who hasn’t fallen prey to the mantra: “treat yourself”? While splurging every now and then can be a fun way to practice self-care, the perks to indulging are short-lived. Overspending
How to Effectively Communicate Your Needs
Whether we acknowledge it or not, humans are very communicative beings. We learn from a young age to communicate our wants, our needs, our likes and dislikes. Take a baby,
Finding a Healthy Balance Between Social Vulnerability and Defense
Even though you might not realize it, reactions to social settings are your mind’s method of situational coping. They are defense mechanisms, methods your brain uses to cope with stress
A Beginner’s Guide to Incorporating Mindfulness Into Daily Meals
In his book Full Catastrophe Living, John Kabat-Zinn defined the term “mindfulness” as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”Mindfulness, rather than just
How to Set and Pursue SMART Goals
Everyone has dreams and goals. They might be as lofty as landing a dream job, or as simple as getting all the laundry done in one day. You might have
