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People tend to be impressed by big numbers. That can be especially true when it comes to measuring the success of something.  For example, as of this writing, over three million people have attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. That’s a big number—and one that is getting a lot of attention....

Are you getting enough exercise?  That is sort of a loaded question, isn’t it? “Enough” is a mushy word. Enough for what?  Your answer may be enough to maintain a healthy weight to improve your mental health or to let you feel okay about eating dessert. Your answer might be...

There has been a lot of economic news over the last many months—some of it good, some of it troubling, and some of it confusing. But no matter the state of the national economy, most everyone’s personal economic situation could use a little boost from time to time. And nothing...

Have you been keeping up with women’s basketball lately? There has been a lot of excitement in both the college and the professional game. You’ve got the ‘Caitlin Clark effect.’ You’ve got Sabrina Ionescu absolutely dominating a three-point competition. And you’ve got Aliyah Boston, an astonishing player from an incredible...

Accentuate Your Personal Positives If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would those words be?  Were you tempted to choose some negative words? Maybe so. So let us be more specific: If you had to give your inner critic the day off and then describe yourself in...

Not too long ago, we suggested that taking up cooking might be a wonderful way to support your sobriety. We stand by that suggestion, and in this entry we want to explore another activity that can power your recovery while also contributing to your new-found love of the culinary arts....

We have devoted a couple of previous blog entries to the potential benefits of keeping a journal in recovery. We have outlined various kinds of journals—gratitude, goal-oriented, traditional diary, and more—and encouraged you to make journaling work for you in whatever way seems most useful and comfortable.  Still and all,...

We would guess you have a bunch of apps on your smartphone that you seldom, if ever, use. Maybe they were preloaded on your phone when you got it. Maybe they caught your eye in the app store, and you downloaded them on a whim. Maybe a friend recommended an...

Take a moment to think about the people who have really made a difference for you in key moments by saying just the right thing at the right time. Think about the folks who have been steadily encouraging as a matter of course.  Maybe you are thinking of a parent...

Regular readers of this blog know that Wooded Glen Recovery Center is invested in the treatment of more than substance use disorders. We are also committed to addressing co-occurring mental health disorders. The reason for this is simple: sobriety and good mental health are intertwined.  In some cases, a mental...