What Is the “Committee in Your Head”? The phrase “the committee in your head” is often used in recovery communities to describe the constant internal chatter most people experience. It’s the collection of thoughts, doubts, criticisms, and arguments that compete for attention inside your mind. For people in addiction recovery, this committee often includes: The […]
How Can I Have a Spiritual Awakening in Addiction Recovery If I Don’t Believe in God?
What is a Spiritual Awakening? A spiritual awakening is often described as a shift in consciousness, perspective, or inner awareness. In recovery, it typically refers to a moment (or series of moments) when a person: In 12-step literature, this experience is referred to in Step 12, which states: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the […]
How to Have Summer Fun in Addiction Recovery
1. Redefine What “Fun” Means to You In active addiction, “fun” may have meant partying late into the night or using substances to feel relaxed, social, or adventurous. In recovery, it’s important to reframe what fun looks like. You might discover you enjoy simple pleasures like: The truth is, fun doesn’t require intoxication. It requires […]
What is Biohacking and How Can it Help in Your Addiction Recovery?
6. Harness Light Exposure for Energy and Sleep Why it matters:Substance use disrupts the body’s natural circadian rhythms, often leading to insomnia or low energy. Biohack it: Proper light exposure helps regulate melatonin, cortisol, and mood-related hormones. 7. Practice Breathwork and Mindfulness Why it matters:Stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm are common relapse triggers. Breathwork and […]
