How to avoid toxic positivity in three simple steps and help those who are struggling
Understanding how toxic positivity can be problematic is critical to your recovery and imperative to creating meaningful change in the lives of others.
First off, what is toxic positivity? Toxic positivity is an attribute many people have and are unaware of; it involves false reassurances and the dismissal of negative emotions.
Five of the most common substitute addictions, learn how to avoid them
Avoiding substitute addictions in recovery is essential to ensuring mental wellness and preventing subsequent behavioral issues.
While many of these behaviors are less severe than drug and alcohol abuse, they can affect your quality of life and contribute to the overall detriment of your mental health.
Four tips that can help first responders get better sleep
First responders are among the world’s most sleep-deprived professionals due to constantly working 12-16 hour shifts, dealing with work/life stresses, and often post-traumatic stress. Here’s four tips on how to get better sleep!
Learn how five seconds can help you relieve stress and anxiety
Making the time count that you do have to elevate your mental wellness is key, and that’s why we’re sharing with you a tool that meets you exactly where you are at and one you can access at any time of the day, no matter where you are.
Three positive improvements to expect after one year of alcohol sobriety
You endure so many humps and hurdles during your first year of alcohol sobriety. But, within those challenges, you can soon begin to reap the positive changes that will soon be bestowed upon your life. While there’s a vast array of benefits that come with putting an end to consuming alcohol, it can be tough […]
One year sober? Here’s how an alumni program can add value to your life
Remaining sober can be a daily struggle, which is exactly why one year of sober living as a first responder is an achievement worth celebrating. Naturally, given the passage of time, the nature of one’s relationship with sobriety grows and changes — like any other relationship. You might be thinking, “After passing the one-year sober […]
Looking to set new intentions and clear negative energy at the same time? Here’s one way.
As we’ve just entered 2022, you still have time to set intentions for the new year; this is important for first responders. While you’re doing that, why not clear negative energy and elevate your wellness simultaneously? One natural remedy we recommend, where you can knock out old energy and set intentions for the new year, […]
Three reasons why first responders in addiction recovery should add daily affirmations to their routine
Daily affirmations are one of the easiest and most accessible wellness routines first responders can add to their self-care regimens while in addiction recovery. First responders are constantly on the go, working 10 to 16 hours per day in high-stress environments – they need self-care routines that they can access everywhere they go. Recovering from […]
Are you looking for balance? Here’s how first responders can find it during the holidays
As soon as the Thanksgiving holiday rolls around, it’s go, go, go throughout the season and that can become overwhelming very quickly. For a first responder, like yourself, you’re constantly on the go during your work-life; and it’s incredibly easy to lose balance amidst the slew of holidays that occupy our time and mental capacity. […]
Police officers can help prevent trauma from becoming PTSI with these tips
Did you know 30 percent of first responders develop mental health conditions, such as Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), which is 10 percent higher than the general population? More specifically, in May of 2018, the Department of Justice reported that an estimated 15 percent of police officers were suffering from PTSI. Responding to critical incidents […]