TREE HOUSE BLOG

Vacations are often the highlight of the year. They offer a slice of time where we don’t have to worry about daily obligations. We get

The mind produces thoughts constantly. It’s one of the many ways in which our minds are amazing and complicated places. Anyone who has meditated knows

While the sun shines all year in our corner of the world, we’re gradually getting fewer and fewer hours of daylight ad we approach the

The words habit and addiction are often used interchangeably, but it’s not just semantics. Let’s differentiate the differences and similarities between habits and addictions. If

In a world where we’re encouraged to work hard and keep our heads down, it can be easy to forget about the joy of doing

There are many harmful stigmas and stereotypes surrounding addiction. While rehabilitation programs are a necessary and wonderful part of the recovery process, de-stigmatizing addiction is

Some people come to drugs and/or alcohol out of curiosity or a desire to have fun. Many people, however, use drugs and alcohol as a

Isolation is a word that we hear a lot in recovery circles. We’re told to avoid it, as isolation is one of the enemies of

Let’s revisit this topic, as social media is such a pervasive part of our everyday lives. Social media, at its best, is the great democratic

Let’s talk about the broad topic of men’s fitness and wellness. Our society has a way of stereotyping both genders. In the world of men’s

Emotions tell you what’s happening. They’re signals from your body that let you know when something good, bad, or neutral is occurring. Emotional signals are

The mind can get inundated with thoughts, some of them useful and helpful and others harmful and unhealthy. We can’t control our thoughts, but we

We all have emotions and expressing them in healthy and sustainable ways is one of the key ingredients for a solid recovery and happy life.

In our over-stimulating world of iPhones, laptops, smart TVs, and fluorescent lights, it can often be difficult to find time to intentionally unwind after a

Our first few hours awake are some of our most important, as they set the tone for the whole day. When we get into healthy

We sleep for one-quarter of our lives. That’s a lot of sleep. We often hear about the importance of getting a good night’s rest and

A brain is a complicated place filled with synapses, chemicals, hormones, and processes that even scientists still don’t fully understand. It’s empowering to know the

In early recovery, it’s easy to trade one addiction for another. You’ve probably heard the term “adrenaline junkie” and perhaps you’re suspecting that you might

Endorphins are a naturally occurring chemical that can help boost our mindset and mood. When we start the recovery journey, we realize that we need

Essentialism is a term used by Greg McKeown, who wrote a book entitled Essentialism. He defines it as “the disciplined pursuit of less.” The idea

A to-do list can be a great guide for us. Here we discuss best practices for maximizing this life tool. It can feel overwhelming or

Seasonal nutrition can guide our eating choices and help us connect with the earth. Before high-speed transportation and big agriculture, humans had to live and

Gender stereotypes are pervasive in our media-driven culture. Stereotypes stem from social messaging in the forms of advertising, social media, gifs, and repeated internalization of