Self Care Activities for Pandemic Life
Self care activities need to go beyond the usual mani pedi and massage. Both because many of us still can’t do those things safely, and they are not as time-consuming and soul nurturing as some of us need right now. However, many people feel paralyzed at home, often by themselves. No one really expected isolation […]
Homeschooling Parents Need Self-Care
Why do homeschooling parents need self-care? Because life was hard enough being a parent with school and help. Now, with homeschooling and many working from home, life is simply non-stop. Also, many are lacking the crucial support they need from school, home help, jobs or anything else that’s been disrupted by Covid-19. But, it can […]
Self-Esteem Journal Prompt: Negative Thoughts
Self-esteem journal prompt time! Building self-esteem in recovery is critical! It may not be easy at first, but with practice and time, you’ll be amazed at the differences within yourself. For this journal prompt assignment, take a couple of minutes to keep track of your negative thoughts. For this self-esteem journal prompt, write them down […]
Safer At Home With New Recovery Connections
People in recovery are only safer at home when they stay connected It’s been almost 100 days since many of us have had any kind of normal public life. That means no 12 step meetings in person. No fellowship at Starbucks, no in-person celebrations of sober birthdays and anniversaries. Recovery is an achievement every day, […]
Virtual Walking Group Today’s Topic Disturbed Sleep
See Lindsey and Leslie Gold talk disturbed sleep and join the virtual walking group on Wednesday Disturbed sleep is on people’s minds right now. A friend of mine who is in recovery posted this question to Facebook: “Anyone else’s sleep all messed up during this quarantine?” Within a few hours, he had dozens of comments, […]
Does Focus On Yourself Go Too Far
Focus on yourself, get empowered, do self care. We’ve been gotten lots of advice recently about how to escape from narcissists, spot toxic friends, understand dysfunctional families, and we give some ourselves. We believe in self -realization as much as the most committed Yogi. We write about setting boundaries because it’s important, but from all […]