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<\/a><\/p>\nProbably part of other people’s resolution is to eat healthier, travel, quit smoking, minimize or quit drinking alcohol, and many more. However, for someone in recovery, it may be different.<\/p>\n
Recovery in itself is different because the decision to change is a daily process and not a once-in-a-year deal. Still, the new year\u00a0remains one of the best times to try to be different and give yourself a kickstart to a beautiful, healthier, more positive, and sober year ahead.<\/p>\n
Creating a new year’s resolution, such as formulating small, specific, and achievable goals, is right up in the alley of how recovery works. So this 2016, why don’t we come together and create new year resolutions for our recovery, shall we?<\/p>\n
16 Practical New Year Resolutions for Recovering Addicts<\/h3>\n\n- Find inspiration in books.\u00a0<\/b>There are tons of inspirational books on recovery that you can read up on to make your own personal recovery journey more enlightened and enjoyable. There are also many other inspirational, self-help books that you can apply to your life in recovery. Build yourself a year-long inspirational reading list, whether it is for reading a book a month or every two months, and so on.<\/li>\n
- Be an inspiration to others.\u00a0<\/b>You don’t need to recount your old life as an addict and your journey through rehab and recovery if you’re not comfortable. What you can do, however, is to simply brighten someone’s day (even a stranger) by sharing words of wisdom, motivational quotes, or even a blog. Spreading positivity is a great way to help yourself by helping others too.<\/li>\n
- Be active.\u00a0<\/b>There are many benefits to being physically active in recovery. For one, it helps you to unwind and channel your energies to something that helps improve your health, well-being, and even confidence.<\/li>\n
- Start a hobby.\u00a0<\/strong>This is the year when you can start to do something you’ve always wanted to do. Whether it’s crocheting, woodworking, gardening, or playing a sport, vow to make it happen this year. Having something to be preoccupied with, something that you enjoy, allows you to fill that void left by addiction with something that is more fulfilling, positive, and productive.<\/li>\n
- Thank one person a month.\u00a0<\/strong>Whether it is done by taking them out for coffee or simply sending them a thank you note, one good way to express and practice gratitude is by thanking the people who were there for you throughout your hurdles and struggles in life. Spend a day in a month to make it your “Gratitude Day” and use this to thank friends, colleagues, family members, and even rehab counselors who helped you become the person you are now.<\/li>\n
- Keep a journal.\u00a0<\/strong>Writing even just a few phrases or sentences on a journal is a great way to keep you grounded. It also helps you reflect on yourself and your recovery. Here, you can write down all your hopes, dreams, goals, frustrations, and other emotions. Doing so\u00a0\u00a0allows you to be more in touch with your self and your journey. Plus, it’s great to look back and read on your previous entries and see for yourself how far you have become.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Remember, however, that there is still no better time to improve your life than NOW. You really don’t have to wait for the year to turn before you can decide to live a better life, especially if you are in your recovery. Always striving to rise above your addiction, twisted attitudes, and poor choices is a daily decision that you have to make.<\/p>\n
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Life happens, changes occur. This is true whether it is the new year or not. So better change for the better, and choose life. If you have anything more to share about your own recovery new year resolutions, please feel free to share them in the comments below.<\/p>\n
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is no better time for change than now. Call or text us at our confidential helpline at 09175098826.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Remember, however, that there is still no better time to improve your life than NOW. You really don’t have to wait for the year to turn before you can decide to live a better life, especially if you are in your recovery. Always striving to rise above your addiction, twisted attitudes, and poor choices is a daily decision that you have to make.<\/p>\n
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Life happens, changes occur. This is true whether it is the new year or not. So better change for the better, and choose life. If you have anything more to share about your own recovery new year resolutions, please feel free to share them in the comments below.<\/p>\n