Quiz: Do You Think You’re Adulting Well?

If you don't know anyone who can help teach you how to clean your space, there are tons of alternatives. Find a YouTube channel you like that can offer you tips. There's even a Netflix show: "Tidying up with Marie Kondo."

"Healing your brain and body after substance use requires good nutrition and regular meals," Lindsey wrote. It's not only important to fuel-up, but a healthy diet goes a long way. Try dropping the junk food intake and replace those empty calories with nutritious snacks. 

Waking up early can boost moods - especially when you're able to be productive. We know the mornings aren't necessarily the first choice for many, but if you even get up 10 minutes eariler each day (or week!), it'll help. Who knows? Maybe you can be a morning person after all.

Laughter is awesome medicine, which is why it's important to try to laugh every day - especially in recovery. It can reduce the dark and hopeless feelings and boost our moods. 

Whether you're a reader or prefer to watch funny videos (animals do the funniest things), there's always a way to find something to laugh at. Maybe you like to scroll through posts online - find a comedy account and go through their posts. There's a plethora of things to give you a chuckle.

If you're not a little careful, social media can remind you of what you may have lost due to early behavior. You may feel like you're back on a rollercoaster of emotions when you watch friends, ex-partners, and relatives act in ways you can't anymore. Don't forget about the features on certain platforms. For example, Facebook gives you the option to simply mute a friend's posts without unfriending them. 

If you want to make a difference and erase whatever's bothering you, you have to make the effort to get rid of it yourself. Writing things down or making a timeline of events can help you pick up on patterns. Once you figure out who, or what, is making you feel badly, you can decide how to detach or better deal with them. 

Boundaries are important for your physical, emotional, and mental health. While many people may be people-pleasers, it's important to remeber that we can't do everything for everyone. We're human and have to consider our own health.

Accept and reject situations, but never tolerate them if they're making you miserable. There are moments and situations in life that we just have to put up with for a while until we can improve our situation. But there are also parts of life where you shouldn't have to give up your happiness and wellbeing. Tolerating situations can lead to resentment and then guilt for feeling resentful. As Lindsey wrote in 100 Tips: "For me, if it's not toxic and I love the person despite the defects, then I can accept that."