Be Grateful, Mindful, and Hopeful in Recovery
Have you heard of the “negativity bias”? In the aptly named article “What is Negativity Bias?,”...
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Author: Cindy Spiegel
- Be Grateful, Mindful, and Hopeful in Recovery
Have you heard of the “negativity bias”? In the aptly named article “What is Negativity Bias?,” Kendra Cherry explains it this way: The negativity bias is our tendency not only to register negative stimuli more readily but also to dwell on these events. Also known as positive-negative asymmetry, this negativity… Read more: Be Grateful, Mindful, and Hopeful in Recovery - Change Your Personal Talking Points with Affirmations
Have you ever noticed how interviews with athletes after a game are all pretty close to the same? No matter what just happened on the court or field or pitch—and no matter whether the player was a winner or a loser—their answers to questions are likely to include statements like:… Read more: Change Your Personal Talking Points with Affirmations - The Benefits of Exercise in Recovery are Easy to Work Out
For some people, working out is a pleasure. For others, it’s, well, work. Some people are in good (or even great) shape. Others are, well, not. And some people are enthusiastic about tackling physical challenges. Many people are, well, less enthusiastic. No matter what kind of person you might be,… Read more: The Benefits of Exercise in Recovery are Easy to Work Out - Reflect a Bit in Your Gratitude Journal
A gratitude journal can be a powerful tool for a person in recovery from a substance use disorder. A common approach to a gratitude journal involves writing down three things you are grateful for each day. Many people like to do this in the evening so that they can reflect… Read more: Reflect a Bit in Your Gratitude Journal - An Introduction to The Aviary Recovery Center
Making the choice to get help for a substance use disorder is a wonderful thing. But after you have made that decision, you still have to make an essential and related choice: Where you will get that help. We think The Aviary Recovery Center is an excellent choice, and in… Read more: An Introduction to The Aviary Recovery Center