Finding Inspiration In Life is Essential in Recovery
What do you find inspiring? What thrills you? What gives you that adrenaline rush or excitement? If you can't think of anything besides substances, it is time to reach out of your comfort zone and experience some new things.
Think back to your childhood, were there things you did that you enjoyed? Why don't you still do them? We aren't suggesting you do things that are dangerous or stupid. But rather you use your imagination and get back to the things you used to enjoy when you were younger. Maybe it was riding your bike? Consider riding competitively. Maybe you skied or played soccer. You get the point. If you can no longer do something you love because of physical limitations than can you teach it to others? Whatever you decide to do, get properly trained, wear protective gear and be safe!
The things that bring you joy may not be adrenaline producing, they may be calming. Yoga, pilates, art, cooking, etc. That is great. Go on a yoga retreat in Bali, become a pilates instructor. Reach for the stars!
Think back to your childhood, were there things you did that you enjoyed? Why don't you still do them? We aren't suggesting you do things that are dangerous or stupid. But rather you use your imagination and get back to the things you used to enjoy when you were younger. Maybe it was riding your bike? Consider riding competitively. Maybe you skied or played soccer. You get the point. If you can no longer do something you love because of physical limitations than can you teach it to others? Whatever you decide to do, get properly trained, wear protective gear and be safe!
The things that bring you joy may not be adrenaline producing, they may be calming. Yoga, pilates, art, cooking, etc. That is great. Go on a yoga retreat in Bali, become a pilates instructor. Reach for the stars!
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Stephanie Still
https://www.stephaniestill.com
Her platform started out as a blog where she hoped to connect with other people her age who were on their own sobriety journeys. Since its inception, her blog has grown into an Instagram page, a YouTube channel, and a supportive community of sober and sober-curious like-minded individuals.
Marnie Rae
http://marnierae.com
Marnie; "On this site you’ll find amazing, grown-up af (ahem…alcohol-free) recipes from my mocktail making days but here is also where I get to share my writing that is helping get me through some of these days with a little humor, a little humility, and probably too much talk about personal hygiene and underwear.I hope you’ll tag along for this ride…xo"
Sober Girls Guide
https://www.asobergirlsguide.com
A Sober Girls Guide is your one stop shop for women who want to change their relationship with alcohol. Here you will find honest conversations about mental health, self development, wellness and spirituality and how they influence your journey.
Sober Black Girls Club
https://soberblackgirlsclub.com
Sober Black Girls Club is a community full of resources and inspiration. Wherever you are on your sobriety journey they hope to inspire you to put your substance of choice down and live your best life.
Steph Sober
http://thisisstephsober.com
Her blog is all about normalizing sobriety. She wants to create a culture where sobriety isn’t questioned. For her a sober lifestyle means living her truest life, according to what she believes. Society instilled in her the belief that drinking alcohol is normal. She is unraveling that belief and stepping into her power.
Maryland Sober Girl Gang
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4854649514591363/
Facebook group for connecting with sober women.
11 minutes with Sandie. (podcast)
https://open.spotify.com/show/3k18KjLJTseYoxchRvuw9c?si=7da84baf4f3f4095
Mental illness is a serious crisis that is sweeping our nation. No one seems to want to talk about it openly and candidly. It is still looked down upon and highly stigmatized. Sandie uses 11 minute segments to give you ideas for coping. She wants you to know you are not alone and deserve to have joy despite your diagnosis. She is not a doctor and all the topics she discusses are purely from experience and research from an unprofessional on her own journey.
https://www.stephaniestill.com
Her platform started out as a blog where she hoped to connect with other people her age who were on their own sobriety journeys. Since its inception, her blog has grown into an Instagram page, a YouTube channel, and a supportive community of sober and sober-curious like-minded individuals.
Marnie Rae
http://marnierae.com
Marnie; "On this site you’ll find amazing, grown-up af (ahem…alcohol-free) recipes from my mocktail making days but here is also where I get to share my writing that is helping get me through some of these days with a little humor, a little humility, and probably too much talk about personal hygiene and underwear.I hope you’ll tag along for this ride…xo"
Sober Girls Guide
https://www.asobergirlsguide.com
A Sober Girls Guide is your one stop shop for women who want to change their relationship with alcohol. Here you will find honest conversations about mental health, self development, wellness and spirituality and how they influence your journey.
Sober Black Girls Club
https://soberblackgirlsclub.com
Sober Black Girls Club is a community full of resources and inspiration. Wherever you are on your sobriety journey they hope to inspire you to put your substance of choice down and live your best life.
Steph Sober
http://thisisstephsober.com
Her blog is all about normalizing sobriety. She wants to create a culture where sobriety isn’t questioned. For her a sober lifestyle means living her truest life, according to what she believes. Society instilled in her the belief that drinking alcohol is normal. She is unraveling that belief and stepping into her power.
Maryland Sober Girl Gang
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4854649514591363/
Facebook group for connecting with sober women.
11 minutes with Sandie. (podcast)
https://open.spotify.com/show/3k18KjLJTseYoxchRvuw9c?si=7da84baf4f3f4095
Mental illness is a serious crisis that is sweeping our nation. No one seems to want to talk about it openly and candidly. It is still looked down upon and highly stigmatized. Sandie uses 11 minute segments to give you ideas for coping. She wants you to know you are not alone and deserve to have joy despite your diagnosis. She is not a doctor and all the topics she discusses are purely from experience and research from an unprofessional on her own journey.
