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Holidays are already stressful for many people. You have more financial stress, more social obligations, and more travel plans. Compounding these, we often eat worse

Many men have a curious blind spot when it comes to investing. We’ll spend months trying to figure out the perfect car or house to

When you think about turning your life around, you probably think of the big things–getting sober, getting a better job, finding a better relationship, moving

There are more and more studies in recent years showing that exercise is crucial for mental health and is also a powerful tool for overcoming

When you’re recovering from addiction, it’s important to get a few big things right. For example, you definitely want to identify and treat any co-occurring

Everyone has different challenges while recovering from addiction. Some people are attached to friends or partners with substance use issues while others have jobs that

A lot depends on success in addiction recovery so it’s understandable that you would want to know how you’re doing as you go through treatment

Setting goals is a valuable tool for recovery. One important value of goals is that having a clear goal keeps you focused and motivated. When

Fear of missing out, sometimes called FOMO, is the nagging feeling that you could or should be doing something better than whatever you’re doing right

Motivation is an important aspect of recovery from addiction. Motivation is what leads you to get help in the first place, it’s what keeps you

Hobbies are great for recovering from addiction for a number of reasons. They give you something to do in those moments when you might otherwise

There is now a lot of evidence that exercise is not only good for your physical health but for your mental health as well. Research

We all like to believe we’re open-minded, that we’re open to new ideas and ways of doing things, that we’re not stubbornly attached to old

Research on gratitude in recent years has found many different ways gratitude improves your life. Gratitude can make you happier, improve your relationships, reduce depression

Recovering from addiction means changing your life in many ways. Practicing honesty in recovery is important in itself and it’s the foundation of other parts

There are now quite a few studies that show eating healthy can reduce your risk of depression and anxiety, two of the most commonly co-occurring

If you’re at a stable place in your addiction recovery, there are several good reasons to consider getting a pet. If you’re not yet in

There are plenty of mistakes to avoid when recovering from addiction. Some of them include not treating co-occurring mental health issues, continuing to spend time

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is the most common form of psychotherapy currently in use. It has decades of research supporting its effectiveness and it

More than 17 million American adults suffered an episode of major depression in the past year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. That’s

Whenever you try to make a change in your life, whether it’s switching jobs, getting in shape, or recovering from addiction, you’re faced with two

Asking for help is hard, especially for men. Men are typically taught from a young age that they should be tough and self-reliant. They should