The Recovery Coach NY Blog
Set Yourself Up For Productivity
It has become, for many of us, commonplace to work remotely at least a few days a week. Whether you've been doing it for years or are new to the experience your focus must [...]
Be True to Yourself in 2016
As the year ends, there is a period of reflection. What could we have done better, or what could we have changed? Taking time to evaluate your life is essential to growing in a direction [...]
Following directions
Following directions for an addict is not an easy feat. For many alcoholics and addicts, following instructions feels counter-intuitive to how they’ve operated for the past few years if not their entire lives. Trust is [...]
Recovery = happiness
Recovery allows for the freedom of expression and choice. When addiction takes hold, life becomes an imprisonment of the body, mind and spirit. While some people start using drugs at a young age, or perhaps [...]
One day at a time
The most important day for a recovering addict is today. Most people spend so much of their day living in the past or the future, making very little time to be present. A lot of [...]
Early Recovery is a Process
Recovery happens one moment at a time. The sooner we realize this, the easier it is to recover and start to learn to live life on life’s terms. From going to support groups to yoga [...]
Holiday Relapse Prevention Plan
With the holidays around the corner, it’s important to have a sober holiday strategy. Why a holiday strategy? Sometimes holidays can be stressful, especially to recovering addicts/alcoholics. If you have a relapse prevention plan, it [...]