Living Sober

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How Do I Keep My Sobriety at Non-Sober Events?

In early recovery, it can feel tough. But a party doesn't have to be a crisis for you. Here's how you can protect your sobriety and maybe even enjoy yourself.

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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.

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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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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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Butter-ish Chicken by The Sobremesa

Spice up your midweek routine with this easy, inexpensive dish of butter chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce. Get the alcohol-free recipe!

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Road Map to the First Five Years in Sobriety

The road ahead for someone newly sober may seem daunting at times, but it’s worth it. Here's a month-by-month guide on what to expect.

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Maintaining Sobriety Needs One Crucial Ingredient

In early recovery, few things are more crucial than creating a support system. Here's how and why to learn whom you can lean on in tough times, from family to sobriety groups.

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Filling the Void in Recovery Through Spiritual Exploration

You don’t have to be religious to look inward. Get some tips on contemplation, meditation, mindfulness, yoga and forming kinship.

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15 Years of Sobriety: Things I’ve Learned

Chris Anthony, founder of The Sober Exec, shares lessons about recovery and life learned in his 15 years of sobriety.

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Sobriety Is a SUPERPOWER

Chris Anthony, founder of The Sober Exec, shares lessons he learned in life and the workplace during 15 years of sobriety.

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‘High-Functioning’ 🍸🍷🍺 vs. HIGH-FUNCTIONING 🧘🏻‍♀️✨🌱

Louise Barnett had a high-flying career, but true fulfillment eluded her. So she broke the cycle of her alcohol use.

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Through a Glass Darkly: A Journey Through Alcohol Addiction and Recovery

In the three decades during which author Kate Smith struggled with alcohol addiction, she tried just about everything. Now in recovery, she shares her story.

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