You’re Not Alone
You’re not alone in this journey. Sobriety and healing are absolutely within your reach, and I know you can do it. How? Because I’ve been there. I’ve felt lost, confused, and hopeless, but I made it through—and I believe you can, too. My goal is to make your path forward filled with hope, inspiration, and motivation. That’s why I create content like this: to help you find the tools and encouragement you need. So, take a look around, and don’t forget to download the free workbooks and worksheets to support your recovery and healing.
Recovery/Healing Mission Statement & W.H.Y Statement
If you’re struggling or not quite sure where to begin on your journey of healing or supporting your loved one, reflecting on your reasons to make this positive change is a great place to begin. Writing down those reasons can serve as a helpful reminder when we’re feeling unmotivated or stuck.
A Recovery/Healing Mission Statement (R.H.M.S) and a W.H.Y Statement are great tools to keep you moving forward. An R.H.M.S. is a vision you see of yourself and the destination that your recovery and healing will lead you to. It should be a few sentences long and something you read to yourself daily.
Emotional Sobriety
Have you heard of emotional sobriety? If not, you're not alone. Many people in recovery in recovery and healing, present company included, don't hear about it until they're well into their recovery.
What is emotional sobriety?
Emotional sobriety is the ability to feel all our emotions: the good and the bad, and then process the feelings. We learn to move through, lean into, and, most of all, not ignore them.
We want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem! When we ignore what our brain and body tell us, we contribute to our problems.
When we're emotionally sober, we have balance in our life. A great saying about emotional sobriety is, "My definition of balance is being able to obsess equally in all areas of my life." Funny but also quite accurate.
Recovery and Healing Toolkit and Go-Bag
A recovery, mindset, and healing toolkit is perfect for those challenging, anxiety-producing moments when you feel like things are getting out of your control. It’s a place to mentally and physically store the tools you’ve picked up along the way. It consists of three areas: a mindfulness exercise, creating a go-bag, and having an awareness of your body. I’ll go over each one in detail.
s.m.a.r.t goals
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a project or task? Maybe you’ve decided you want to stop an unhealthy behavior like drinking too much, overeating, or using drugs. Perhaps you want to move towards a healthy goal, like starting a new career, writing a book, or having a more positive mindset. No matter what you’re trying to do, setting reasonable, achievable goals from the beginning can help you reach your destination.