Here are a few tips that can help you keep your New Year’s resolution to remain in recovery:
1. Focus on one day at a time: This will make your recovery plan more manageable. Choosing to remain in recovery is an ongoing process, and all we can really control is the here and now. Get out of bed every morning and restate your objectives. When you sum up all the days you've worked, you'll be able to see how far you've come.
2. Treat yourself with kindness: If you make a mistake, forgive yourself. You haven't failed if you experience a setback in your addiction recovery journey. Instead, it's time to reevaluate your objectives and keep plugging away at the little things you can do every day to get better. Hope will drive you to continue down a healthy road, so keep a positive attitude and try not to judge yourself while you're in recovery.
3. Engage in things you truly love: After a lengthy period of substance use, it can be difficult to focus on new activities at first. You can replace unhealthy habits with healthy and fulfilling ones by focusing on hobbies you actually enjoy or exploring untapped passions.
4. Make time for yourself: While it's important to keep moving and having a routine while you're in rehabilitation, don't neglect taking care of yourself. Schedule some time each day to focus solely on yourself to prevent burnout. Help yourself heal by taking a few moments to think, be grateful, or engage in a mindfulness activity.
Elim Clinic is a professional treatment centre that offers various treatment options to those who suffer from substance use disorders and behaviour addiction.
Tel: +27 (0)11 975 2951
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