Staying positive is not only a key in the addict's recovery, but an important key in that of the family members. We have to stay positive for our addict's recovery, just as they do, but we also must maintain a positive mind-set for ourselves. _ #addictionrecovery #positivity#confidence#confidenceinrecovery#sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia#recoveryvirginia#rehab #sober#positiverecovery#positivepeople#positiveactivities

We all know exactly how important keeping a positive attitude during our journey of recovery is. Staying positive has a lot to do with our own state of mind, but engaging in positive activities and surrounding ourselves with positive people. _ We know which people in our lives are positive influences, supportive, and encourage us. Choose to spend more time with them, and indulge in positive activities with them. Join a recreational sports team, join a gym, hiking, camping, or even hot yoga! The options are limitless. _ #addictionrecovery #positivity #confidence#confidenceinrecovery #sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia #recoveryvirginia#rehab #sober #positiverecovery#positivepeople #positiveactivities

“With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose.” – Dr. Wayne W Dyer _ #addictionrecovery #positivity#confidence#confidenceinrecovery#sobervirginia #recovery#rehabvirginia#recoveryvirginia #rehab#sober #positiverecovery#opportunitytogrow

As our positivity ebs and flows during our addiction journey, we have to find ways for yourselves, to stay positive! Writing in your recovery journal, or participating in stress-reducing activities like yoga, exercise or meditation are great ways to stay positive. _ But remember, take it one day at a time, and don't put too much pressure on yourself. Try not to overthink your journey! _ #addictionrecovery #positivity #confidence#confidenceinrecovery #sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia #recoveryvirginia#rehab #sober #positivityinrecovery#stressrelief #addictionjourney

As we know, staying positive during recovery can be pretty difficult. But that's why we're here to help you with some tips on how to stay positive during your journey! _ Set Goals- set small goals first, and then move on to bigger ones. As you go down your list of goals and complete them in time, your confidence in yourself and positivity can only rise! You're allowed to be proud of yourself! _ Give back to the community through volunteer work, or being a sponsor to another addict in recovery. This is not only a great way to gain positivity for yourself, but also brings up the positivity of those around you. _ #addictionrecovery #positivity#confidence#confidenceinrecovery#sobervirginia#recovery#rehabvirginia#recoveryvirginia #rehab#sober #tipsforpositivity #volunteer#giveback #setgoals

For the month of July, your challenge is to boost your Confidence! And one of the best ways to do this is by using that recovery journal we always talk about! Here are a couple of writing prompts to write for Confidence. _ -Name 3 things you are great at. -What unique quality do you have that not many others do? -Write down 5 things that define you and why. -Write about a person who inspires you. What qualities do you have in common with them? _ #addictionrecovery #positivity #confidence#confidenceinrecovery#sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia#recoveryvirginia #rehab #sober#journaling #recoveryjournal

Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained. - Marie Curie * #addictionrecovery #positivity#confidence#confidenceinrecovery#sobervirginia#recovery#rehabvirginia#recoveryvirginia #rehab#sober

"Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people, will be drawn to you" - Positivity creates a domino effect: positive thinking encourages not only mentally, but emotionally AND physically. And it has the ability to surround those around you. Though it can't cure our problems, it can certainly encourage us to do better, and keep moving- even when it gets difficult. - #addictionrecovery #confidence #positivity#positivityinrecovery #sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia #recoveryvirginia#rehab #sober #positivethinking#happiness

One of the most important and smartest, step you can take to gain Confidence in your recovery, is by surrounding yourself with supportive people. - Ultimately, our battle for sobriety must come from within, we also need the support of others to succeed. Seek the company of other's in recovery, those whoa re sober, and find yourself a mentor/sponsor to help you keep pushing. Are you ready to get your confidence back? - #addictionrecovery #positivity #confidence#confidenceinrecovery#sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia#recoveryvirginia #rehab #sober #stepone#surroundyourself #findsupport

"Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better." -Harvey MacKay _ #addictionrecovery #confidence #positivity#positivityinrecovery #sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia #recoveryvirginia#rehab #sober

"Life is 10 percent what you experience, and ninety percent how you respond to it.” -Dorothy Neddermeyer * "Confidence" & "Positivity" is this Month's Theme! Every day for the month of July we will focus on Confidence & Positivity in Recovery, and everything both of these skills can help with in your journey. 🙏 We want to help you all as much as possible through recovery in your daily lives! Being positive and staying confident, are huge key factors to overcoming addiction ✔️ #addictionrecovery#stopusingstartliving #confidence#positivity #monthlytheme #julytheme

williamsvillewellnessYou may be wondering- why does Courage matter in recovery? Well, it takes a courage to even get clean and sober in the first place, and a strong person to remain sober. Courage is required in our journey to become a better person. It means having the guts to keep going, even in spite of fear or hardship. * "I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you now you're licked before you even begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what." -Harper Lee * #addictionrecovery #courage #strength#courageinrecovery #sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia #recoveryvirginia#rehab #sober #findingcourage#couragetogetsober

An important step to take in your journey, is finding true self-awareness. Your addiction can give you an askew view of yourself- you may still see yourself as the person you used to be, before addiction, but that person disappeared a long time ago.

* You can never be that person again. But think of it as an opportunity to simply become someone better than that old version of yourself. Developing the small Strength of self-awareness allows you to have an unclouded view of yourself- the ability to recognize and admit that you have a problem and the ability to determine situations that can be good or bad for your recovery. * During recovery, you will come to find that you have many small strengths you never knew you had. Most don't notice these small changes- but you should. Every step in the right direction is worth some credit. Celebrate these small victories. * #addictionrecovery #courage #strength#strengthinrecovery #sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia #recoveryvirginia#rehab #sober #stepone#admityouarepowerless

"I'm here to tell you that if you get broken, it's possible to put yourself back together. I'm here to tell you that if you get lost, it's possible that a light will come, dancing, on the horizon, to lead you home." -Nick Lake

"If you could get up the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed." - David Viscott * The first step, as we know, is admitting you have a problem and are powerless. That first step requires insurmountable amounts of courage to admit. Being honest with yourself, and with others, lays the foundation of change- the start to building a better life for yourself. Do you have what it takes? * #addictionrecovery #courage #strength#courageinrecovery #sobervirginia#recovery #rehabvirginia #recoveryvirginia#rehab #sober #findingcourage #stepone

Having courage is to understand that feelings need to be expressed and to know that it is alright to have feelings! - Having courage is realizing that we don’t have to go through life alone- in the good times & bad. - Having courage is to be able to tell others you love them- and the courage to finally love yourself. - Having courage is being able to make peace with the past, learning it’s’ sometimes hard lessons and moving forward, bruised but wiser. - Having courage means there are no limits to what you can do, because in sobriety, options become more plentiful and fruitful. - Having courage means being comfortable with being yourself and that you can grow and change, and as long as you are authentic and true to yourself, people will respect that person. - Most of all, having courage is not being afraid of being human." -Tim Stoddart

Vulnerability can be terrifying, but as addicts, we are well aware that this is the key to Recovery. but being vulnerable does not make you weak- and that is important to remember. - Being vulnerable in your recovery is the quickest way to gain back your Strength. Think of it like this- you are admitting to your past mistakes, letting it all go, telling the full truth. It is almost like your weaknesses are gone, because now you have nothing to hide and nothing to fear. - Are you prepared to let it all go? #addictionrecovery #recovery #strength#courage #findingyourstrength#sobervirginia #rehabvirginia#recoveryvirginia