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.
![former alcoholic reflects on the lessons learned during active addiction](https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/835/jurica-koletic-321003-291835.jpg)
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
![using the law of attraction during recovery](https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/799/Law-of-Attraction-291799.jpg)
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
![man struggling with early sobriety](https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/794/5-Feelings-in-Early-SObriety-291794.jpg)
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
![inner child](https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/41/INNER-CHILD-575041.jpg)
5 Reasons Working on Your Inner Child is Crucial to Recovery
By Toshia HumphriesIn active addiction, the inner child is neglected, abused and/or exploited. In other words, in active addiction you become your... Continue Reading
In active addiction, the inner child is neglected, abused and/or exploited. In other words, in active addiction you become your... Continue Reading
![](https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/570/iStock-828563230-287570.jpg)
The Powerful Role of Hypnosis in Recovery
By Tess ChedseyWhile the field of hypnotherapy still lacks further scientific research, the benefits it brings to some people is reason not to... Continue Reading
While the field of hypnotherapy still lacks further scientific research, the benefits it brings to some people is reason not to... Continue Reading
![recovering addict in a crowd of people](https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/235/mike-wilson-113304-287235.jpg)
The Best Way to Create Lasting Change Within Yourself
By Caitlin ThiedeConfronting yourself means becoming a victor over your thoughts and emotions. Continue Reading
Confronting yourself means becoming a victor over your thoughts and emotions. Continue Reading
![A recovery checklist to ring in the new year](https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/570/recovery-checklist-for-the-new-year-406570.jpg)
A Recovery Checklist to Ring in the New Year
By Toshia HumphriesAs the year comes to a close, make it a priority to assess your recovery, patch up any holes in your plan, and strengthen yours... Continue Reading
As the year comes to a close, make it a priority to assess your recovery, patch up any holes in your plan, and strengthen yours... Continue Reading
![](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/628/erik-witsoe-364438-286628.jpg)
The Dark Night of the Soul: Things to Remember When Addiction Recovery Feels as Bad as Rock Bottom
By Toshia HumphriesJust as rock bottom becomes a catalyst for recovery, the dark night of the soul is part of our personal evolution and is nothin... Continue Reading
Just as rock bottom becomes a catalyst for recovery, the dark night of the soul is part of our personal evolution and is nothin... Continue Reading
![recovery community](https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/997/REINFORCEMENTS-427997.jpg)
5 Powerful Reinforcements for Long-Term Recovery
By Tori UtleyRelying on incentives or rewards only produce short-term success and, over an extended period of time, can actually increase th... Continue Reading
Relying on incentives or rewards only produce short-term success and, over an extended period of time, can actually increase th... Continue Reading
![rearview mirror](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/152/REARVIEW-429152.jpg)
How to Stop Your Past From Shaping Your Future
By Caitlin ThiedeWhere you start does NOT determine where you end up. Continue Reading
Where you start does NOT determine where you end up. Continue Reading
![woman staying in bed](https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/997/vladislav-muslakov-261627-285997.jpg)
The Real Reason Why We Self-Sabotage
By Caitlin ThiedeBy accepting events, feelings, thoughts, and people as they are, we're free from being controlled by them. Continue Reading
By accepting events, feelings, thoughts, and people as they are, we're free from being controlled by them. Continue Reading
![scary shadow](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/684/croparticle-282684.jpg)
The Scary Truth About Being Sober
By Caitlin ThiedeSobriety means sitting in excruciating discomfort because you're becoming in tune with yourself. Continue Reading
Sobriety means sitting in excruciating discomfort because you're becoming in tune with yourself. Continue Reading
![grateful recovering addict](https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/970/cristian-newman-148811-281970.jpg)
3 Ways to Practice Gratitude for a Successful Recovery
By Toshia HumphriesSo how does one practice gratitude daily? Here are 3 ways to focus on the positive aspects of life. Continue Reading
So how does one practice gratitude daily? Here are 3 ways to focus on the positive aspects of life. Continue Reading
![recovering addict exercising](https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/477/etienne-boulanger-305098-280477.jpg)
3 Things That Helped Me in My First Four Months of Recovery
By Christopher McSpaddenOne writer shares some key life adjustments he had to make during his first few months in recovery. Continue Reading
One writer shares some key life adjustments he had to make during his first few months in recovery. Continue Reading
![active addict keeping secrets](https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/cimg/www.soberrecovery.com/157x109_85/648/kristina-flour-185592-279648.jpg)
How Keeping Secrets Can Harm Your Recovery
By Dominica ApplegateIf you are holding onto secrets you're feeling guilty about, perhaps it’s time to think about coming clean. Continue Reading
If you are holding onto secrets you're feeling guilty about, perhaps it’s time to think about coming clean. Continue Reading