- Be Patient. Don't expect things to happen right away. …
- Be Kind To Yourself. Be honest and ask yourself, “Did I do my best?” If the answer is yes, then let it go. …
- Aim High, But Be Realistic. …
- Find A New Hobby. …
- Celebrate Small Achievements. …
- Be Flexible. …
- Find New friends. …
- Find New Hang-Out Spots.
How do you stay strong during recovery?
- Take care of your health.
- Be gentle with yourself.
- Focus on one day at a time.
- Reach out to your support network.
- Build new habits and routines.
- Make a plan for dealing with temptation.
- Focus on your goals.
- Wrapping Up.
What factors influence success with recovery?
- Readiness to Change. If you know anything about recovery, you know this one's a no-brainer. …
- Belief in the Ability to Overcome Challenges. …
- Maintenance of Psychological and Emotional Wellness. …
- Support. …
- Structure. …
- Productivity.
What are the 3 P's of recovery?
In eating disorder recovery it is essential to focus on the three P's: Passion, Power and Purpose.
What are the five rules of recovery?
It can also help to keep in mind the National Institute of Health's (NIH) Five Rules of Recovery:
(1) change your life, (2) be completely honest, (3) ask for help, (4) practice self-care, and (5) don't bend the rules
. These five rules can help keep you on track in your recovery.
What factors affect recovery?
Factors influencing recovery include
sleep, mental fatigue/stress levels, nutrition, hydration, frequency and type of training loads
, alcohol intake and methods of warm up pre exercise and cool down post exercise.
What is a good topic to talk about in recovery?
Learning about
the importance of self-care
and what you can do to build this for yourself. Making a list of unhealthy habits and discussing why they are bad and ways you can change them over time. Educating yourself on your and others' addiction and recovery process.
What are the stages of recovery?
The five stages of addiction recovery are
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance
.
What are recovery skills?
Two important coping skills for recovery are
the ability to relax and manage stress, and the ability to change negative thinking
. Stress management and meditation are now being used regularly in medicine. The evidence is overwhelming that they are effective in treating anxiety, depression, and addiction.
What are the rules of recovery?
Teaching clients these simple rules helps them understand that recovery is not complicated or beyond their control. It is based on a few simple rules that are easy to remember: 1)
change your life
; 2) be completely honest; 3) ask for help; 4) practice self-care; and 5) don't bend the rules.
How does sleep affect recovery?
As you fall into the deeper stages of sleep,
your muscles will see an increase in blood flow
, which brings along oxygen and nutrients that that help recover and repair muscles and regenerate cells.
What helps muscle recovery?
- Drink a lot of water. Hydrating after a workout is key to recovery. …
- Get enough sleep. Getting proper rest is easily one of the most effective ways to recover from any form or degree of physical exertion. …
- Eat nutritious food. …
- Massage.
How do you recover rest?
- Listen to Your Body. First things first, no one knows your body as well as you do. …
- Get Adequate Sleep. Mental and physical rest is equally important when letting your body recover. …
- Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate. …
- Eat Right. …
- Stay Active. …
- Stretch or Foam Roll.
What should I talk about in group therapy?
- Family Dynamics. …
- Past Trauma. …
- Substance Use Triggers. …
- Future Plans. …
- Personal Heroes. …
- Self-Care. …
- Habits.
What is gratitude in recovery?
Being grateful can motivate someone to take the actions needed to change their life. Gratitude
brings about a healthy outlook
and helps someone realize life's difficulties can be faced with dignity, and it is a fundamental element in recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction.
Why is self-care important in recovery?
If you're not taking care of yourself, your mood suffers, your concentration decreases, and your ability to cope with cravings and triggers is compromised. On the other hand, a high level of self-care
helps you maintain a stable mood
, and it leads to more energy and motivation and better coping abilities.
