Whether you’re in early sobriety or long-term recovery, we have tips and tools to help you live your best life.
Thinking of having a drink, and giving up your sobriety? Nah. You don't need it. You know how you drink. And it's why you don't.
The media can make a mess out of reporting when it comes to "research", and alcohol-related headlines are no exception. Case in point: this past summer certain press outlets had a field day reporting on this study, based on a poll of around 5,000 people. In a nutshell, it found that older, married couples were likely to have similar drinking habits.
It’s a big, boozey world out there. From mimosas at brunch to cocktail hours, it can be hard to imagine living alcohol-free. But for some folks, unclenching that glass is like taking off a winter coat they didn’t know they were wearing. They can feel the sun on their shoulders for the first time. Before you decide if a liquor-free life (or day, week, or month) is for you, let’s explore the awesome things that could happen when you stop drinking.
Fitness trackers are ubiquitous these days; Jawbone, Fitbit, Apple Watch, Misfit, Garmin...even McDonalds has tried to jump on the trend (unsuccessfully). They’re especially popular in January, when many of us resolve to revamp our habits for the healthier, kick addictive behaviors, or get help with addiction recovery. Whether your wearable device is a freshly opened holiday gift, or a time-tested favorite, milk the most out of it by using it to help you stick to the jackpot of New Year’s resolutions: kicking addictions and bad habits. Here are 5 ways fitness trackers help you kick your vices:
Ahhhhh, quality sleep! Who doesn't love it? It's healthy and feels great, and humans are born naturally awesome at it. But sometimes addictive behaviors can sabotage our sleep by getting us in wonky sleep cycles.
Made peace with last year? Great. Now let's talk New Years resolutions. Everybody knows about 'em, but not everybody does them, and those who do have mixed success.
Boxing Day is all about giving to others, and giving to others has quite a bit to offer when it comes to overcoming addiction. A growing amount of research supports the positive association between giving back to others and a number of benefits.
So, as promised, introducing the motherload of resolutions, the one that can help you with almost all your other 2017 goals. Drum roll please, here it is: knock your alcohol intake back a peg or two.
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