Healthy Routines

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Meditate for 5 Minutes a Day! (You Can Definitely Do This)

Stress everywhere, serenity in hiding? Meditation, even just a little bit, can work wonders on the mind in recovery. Here's how and why to give it a try.

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Can Creativity Help With Addiction Recovery?

You bet! Forget the old struggling artist cliché — flexing your creativity makes your brain strong, banishes stress, and improves your mental and emotional well-being. It goes a little something like this ...

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Communication and Setting Boundaries in Recovery: This Might Clear Things Up

No need to yell — or roll over. Getting your point and your needs across is essential to getting meaningful support in recovery.

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Turn the Page: Journaling Your Way Through Recovery

You're starting a new chapter, so pick up a pen! Journaling doesn't have to be a chore or a bore, and you may be surprised by how much it helps you untangle your knots.

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Is It Normal To Be This Anxious in Recovery?

Things will feel very raw at first, no doubt, but as you progress, you can learn some simple methods for coping with everyday anxiety or get help if the issue is more severe.

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Sleep Like a Champ and Level Up Your Recovery

We know you're busy, but bad sleep habits can hold you back in sober life — and hurt your health in the longer term. Here's why and how to sleep tighter.

Heather Hagaman, a trauma-informed yoga therapist in recovery

Talk Sober Live: Quick Yoga Techniques for Mastering Tough Moments in Recovery

Heather Hagaman, a trauma-informed yoga therapist in recovery, joined All Sober to teach the PAUSE method for anchoring yourself during an "emotional storm" — anytime, anywhere.

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Exercise in Recovery: Why Should You?

You can fight it, but the experts agree: Exercise is good for your body, brain and overall recovery. Fear not — it's very easy to get started, and you might even have some fun. Here's how.

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5 Paths To Finding Your Purpose in Recovery

Sober life can be daunting, uncertain — and exhilarating. Make the most of this opportunity.

Dance, a hobby in addiction recovery

Do a Little Dance, Make a Little Art: Hobbying Your Way Toward Recovery

There’s a rec league MVP — or coffee-and-crosswords whiz — inside all of us. Try these activities to make friends, while away an afternoon and treat yourself to some fun.

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Are You ‘Sober Curious’? And What Does That Actually Mean?

Nonalcoholic drinks and mocktails are all the rage, especially among young people. Here's why — and how — you might try out sobriety and improve your well-being. All Sober’s Maeve O’Neill shares tips.

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One Step at a Time: Take a Walk, Take a Hike!

Among the best ways to relax, escape and ruminate in recovery, it requires just two legs, one hour and zero dollars. Here's our guide to getting going.

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