Sober Living
Life in recovery isn't easy but you don't have to tackle it alone. We have tips on how to keep sobriety fresh, fun and always inspiring.

7 Things You Can Expect in Recovery
By Tori UtleyWith a clear mind, better health, improved relationships and other benefits of a sober lifestyle, you'll have less to worry abo... Continue Reading
With a clear mind, better health, improved relationships and other benefits of a sober lifestyle, you'll have less to worry abo... Continue Reading

Why You Need a Recovery Community on Your Birthday
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterAs your birthday draws closer, you may find yourself fearful or anxious. That’s because temptations can put your sobriety to th... Continue Reading
As your birthday draws closer, you may find yourself fearful or anxious. That’s because temptations can put your sobriety to th... Continue Reading

5 Things to Remember When Shame Gets You Down
By Tori UtleyAshamed of your past? If so, you're not alone. For many people in recovery, shame can be a difficult hurdle to get past. Continue Reading
Ashamed of your past? If so, you're not alone. For many people in recovery, shame can be a difficult hurdle to get past. Continue Reading

How to Redirect Your Negative Thinking Habits
By Dominica ApplegateYour thought life are the conversations you have in your mind. It’s the collection of the random things you think about on a da... Continue Reading
Your thought life are the conversations you have in your mind. It’s the collection of the random things you think about on a da... Continue Reading

6 Things to Do After You've Royally Messed Up
By Audrey BeimNo matter how severe you may have messed up, it doesn’t spell the end of the world. Even if you’ve had a few relapses, it doesn... Continue Reading
No matter how severe you may have messed up, it doesn’t spell the end of the world. Even if you’ve had a few relapses, it doesn... Continue Reading

5 Things to Help You Manage Boredom in Recovery
By Audrey BeimYou may have to try a number of different activities until you find the project, hobby or social situation that is right for yo... Continue Reading
You may have to try a number of different activities until you find the project, hobby or social situation that is right for yo... Continue Reading

How to Regain a Quality Often Lost in Addiction: Empathy
By Kelly McClanahanAs self-esteem and self-worth begin to grow within a recovering addict, they are able to feel for others and empathy is re-esta... Continue Reading
As self-esteem and self-worth begin to grow within a recovering addict, they are able to feel for others and empathy is re-esta... Continue Reading

How Your Cellphone Habit is Standing Between You and Recovery
By Jamee LarsonThe result of our society’s obsession with cell phones is that interpersonal skills have been dwarfed, and the quality of our r... Continue Reading
The result of our society’s obsession with cell phones is that interpersonal skills have been dwarfed, and the quality of our r... Continue Reading

The Importance of the Set Aside Prayer
By Jamee LarsonThe prayer is meant to start a conversation with one’s Higher Power, whomever that may be, and to ask to for an enhanced level ... Continue Reading
The prayer is meant to start a conversation with one’s Higher Power, whomever that may be, and to ask to for an enhanced level ... Continue Reading

4 High-Risk Triggers You Want to Avoid--and How to Do It
By Dominica ApplegateHigh-risk situations work against your recovery efforts if you don’t prepare for them. In recovery circles, we call them HALT. Continue Reading
High-risk situations work against your recovery efforts if you don’t prepare for them. In recovery circles, we call them HALT. Continue Reading

4 Healing Questions to Ask Yourself When You're in Pain
By Kelly McClanahanWhen we can begin to sit with the grief and the feelings we are having, we begin to grow into the new paradigm the pain is crea... Continue Reading
When we can begin to sit with the grief and the feelings we are having, we begin to grow into the new paradigm the pain is crea... Continue Reading

Too Anxious to Function? 25 Better Options Than Drinking
By Audrey BeimAlcoholism and anxiety disorders often co-occur together. Continue Reading
Alcoholism and anxiety disorders often co-occur together. Continue Reading

3 Gifts My Former Drinking Habit Gave Me
By Caitlin ThiedeIf you have alcohol abuse problems, don’t continue giving your power away to the thing that's hurting you. Continue Reading
If you have alcohol abuse problems, don’t continue giving your power away to the thing that's hurting you. Continue Reading

The Law of Attraction for Treating Addiction
By Dominica ApplegateThe law of attraction asserts that you attract the same kind of energy you put out. Continue Reading
The law of attraction asserts that you attract the same kind of energy you put out. Continue Reading

5 Normal Feelings You'll Have in Early Sobriety
By Toshia HumphriesThese uncomfortable experiences and feelings are totally normal in early sobriety. Continue Reading
These uncomfortable experiences and feelings are totally normal in early sobriety. Continue Reading