Your mouth is dry, your head is pounding, and the nausea has stopped you in your tracks. Although these symptoms may present themselves as the worst flu bug you’ve ever had, in most situations, if you had a few too many cocktails last night, you’re probably just experiencing a hangover. Continue reading
Every year, people set resolutions but don’t end up following them. Whether it’s to go to additional meetings or it’s to go to the gym, your personal goals are important to you. Don’t let life get in the way: Make sure you’re following your goals. Continue reading
The new year is right around the corner, and people everywhere will be making resolutions for changes they want to make in their lives or things they want to accomplish in 2020. While not everyone makes resolutions, and of those that do, many don’t keep them, they can be remarkably effective if you plan things right. Follow these tips to develop your New Year’s resolutions and help them stick. Continue reading
The holiday season is a time to celebrate, and many people like to enjoy a few drinks to commemorate Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. This can make this time of year particularly challenging if you are in recovery and working on your sobriety. Follow these tips and tricks to help you get through the holidays while staying sober. Continue reading
During the holiday season, you may be looking for ways to celebrate. If you are non-religious, and also in recovery, you may be on the hunt for ways to celebrate the holidays that are safe, fun and not religious based. Here are a few ways that you can celebrate the holiday season. Continue reading
The holidays can be a difficult time for everyone, but especially those who are still in recovery. Don’t let seasonal sadness set you back. Here are some important tips to avoid holiday depression. Continue reading
It’s time to look for some great gifts for the person in recovery in your life. It’s the time of year to validate the people that you love, and there are a ton of deals and items on sale at My 12 Step Store. Continue reading
Thanksgiving is a time for celebration and thinking about all the things we are grateful for, but it can also be a challenging time for those in recovery. When you are working hard to stay sober, it can be difficult to be around others who enjoy the plentiful alcohol spirits freely. Fortunately, you can still enjoy the holiday without derailing your sobriety. Along with your newly learned recovery tools and working with your sponsor, try these helpful tips to help you stay the course. Continue reading
Many people enjoy giving back to their communities around the holiday season, helping those who are less fortunate. At a time of year when temperatures drop, the homeless can be especially at risk. When you are in recovery, volunteering in your community can give your life new purpose, making it easier for you to stay sober. Sometimes when you’re asked by homeless for spare change or money for food, you want to give them money but not sure if they will use it for food. Read on for five ways you can help the homeless in your area. Continue reading
What is gratitude month, National Gratitude Month is an annual designation observed in November. Gratitude is more than simply saying “thank you.” Gratitude’s amazing powers have the ability to shift us from focusing on the negative to appreciating what is positive in our lives Continue reading
