Did you know that "Active" recovery truly is about "Principles over Personality?"Whether you're still getting your feet wet in Recovery or you've dived in and started gaining recovery momentum and recovery traction, one thing is for sure.You can never stop learning.Obtaining knowledge and applying it strategically to your newly formed "recovered or recovering" life is the most important thing you can do to succeed.New trends will arise, things will shift, and you will run into problems you've never encountered before. Things will go wrong even after the most meticulous planning, and to overcome all of this, you will need to keep learning and adapting.But first, let's start with the basics.Here is a mini "Principles over Personality" training with four simple but powerful principles you NEED to know.Personal Commitment and Motivation:<ul><li>Inner Drive: The desire to change needs to come from within. While external factors such as the legal system or family pressure can initiate the process, long-term success is often driven by a person's intrinsic motivation to change and live a substance-free life.</li><li>​Realistic Goals: Setting small, achievable goals can help to maintain motivation and provide a sense of accomplishment.</li></ul>Holistic Approach:<ul><li>Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual: Substance abuse affects not just the body but also the mind and spirit. Effective recovery often addresses all four quadrants. This might include medical treatment, counseling, spiritual practices, and mindfulness techniques.</li><li>​Co-existing Conditions: Many people with substance abuse issues may also have co-occurring mental health disorders. Addressing both simultaneously can increase the chances of a successful recovery.</li></ul>Support Systems:<ul><li>Professional Guidance: This can include therapists, counselors, physicians, elders, and other specialists who have expertise in addiction.</li><li>​Peer Support: Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous can provide vital community support. These groups allow individuals to share experiences, successes, and challenges with those who understand.</li><li>​Family and Friends: The understanding and support of loved ones can play a pivotal role in recovery. However, it's also crucial to recognize and distance oneself from those who might enable or trigger substance use.</li></ul>Continuous Self-awareness and Vigilance:<ul><li>Triggers and Cravings: Recognizing and avoiding situations or emotions that trigger cravings is vital. This might involve changing routines, avoiding specific places, or seeking help when confronted with strong cravings.</li><li>​Lifelong Process: Recovery is often not just about achieving sobriety but also maintaining it. Even after extended periods of sobriety, the potential for relapse remains. Continuous self-awareness, ongoing support, and strategies to handle challenges are essential.</li></ul>If you learned something new, don’t forget to sign up here for a FREE <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jdassociates.ca/pl/2147628925">"Seven Sacred Teachings"</a> Course or for a FREE <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.jdassociates.ca/pl/2147653863">"Recovery Warriors Tribe"</a> Community about "Active" Recovery from substance use.&nbsp;Attribute Section:Image by&nbsp;&lt;a href="<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/hand-drawn-apache-illustration_37368097.htm#page=2&amp;amp;query=indigenous">https://www.freepik.com/free-vector/hand-drawn-apache-illustration_37368097.htm#page=2&amp;amp;query=indigenous</a> canada&amp;position=44&amp;from_view=search&amp;track=ais"&gt;Freepik&lt;/a&gt;

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4 principles you need to know about "Active Recovery"

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