#Have fun simply being with you full#

You don’t have to take a trip to England or New England, or even leave town, as a matter of fact. Visiting a new place, you’ll enjoy admiring the architecture of a new locale, the sound of so many birds and bugs, the scents of a nearby river or restaurant, the tactile feel of cobblestones or fallen leaves under your feet. If you live in the city, venture out into the woods if you’re in the country, try going into town.

#Have fun simply being with you full#

This might be somewhat related to number 5, but if you explore new places, you could be in for a full sensory experience. Challenge yourself, and even if you’re not a virtuoso with a paintbrush, you’ll at least have something checked off your bucket list. What’s something you’ve always wanted to do? Our brains thrive under new experiences, whether we’re learning to play an instrument for the first time or taking a trapeze class. You have the chance now to fulfill that need in a healthy way by exploring activities you’ve never done before. But you should also realize that boredom is part of the human condition-we are always seeking to grow, we are always seeking new experiences. Try Something Newīoredom can settle in pretty deeply when you’re waiting for your dopamine levels to come back into balance. Eating a balanced diet can not only improve your energy levels, but also increase your own sense of well-being. While you’re at it, consider whether you can eat better as well. Even a brisk walk can help to clear your head. Running gets the heart rate going in a healthy way. It’s almost like making amends to yourself by treating your body well to make up for all the time you spent abusing it. In active addiction, we spend so much time neglecting our bodies-it’s great for recovery to take good care of it. And while you do it, don’t focus on the end results, but enjoy the journey. Cook an amazing dinner, even if it’s just for you. Get your hands dirty by planting vegetables in a community garden. Write a fairytale-or a true story taken from your life. Creating something can also be immensely therapeutic-this is why art and music therapy are championed by so many.ĭraw a picture of your dream vacation spot. One way to get your dopamine going is to foster a sense of accomplishment. Connection with other people is one of the most powerful antidotes for addiction. Or call a friend and invite them for dinner or a walk. Join a gym and take some fitness classes. Stay for coffee afterward.įind a class you’re interested in, and you could find new friends there. There is little more comforting than being with a group of people who listen to your story and nod in understanding. Who else can understand what you’ve been through? Go to a meeting and listen to others share their experience. The easiest place to find community is at a recovery-focused meeting. Seek out others who share the same interests you do. Many say that addiction drives people to isolate themselves, so it stands to reason that forging connections with others helps to keep someone on the path to recovery. Offer to go for a walk with a friend you know needs some connection.Īnything you can do to help someone else, in ways large or small, are acts of service. Try making a meal to share, even if it’s just pasta.

You can help a friend move or join them on errands.

Outside of your friends in recovery, you can be of service to your friends and family. And if you’re on the phone with someone who you’ve been sharing your struggles with, you can simply ask, “Enough about me. You can pass along your phone number to a new friend so they can call you if you’re struggling. You can invite others to fellowship after a meeting. You can help set up or take down chairs before or after a meeting. Within the world of recovery, you can talk to other addicts about your experience. At first, it might seem contradictory, but being of service to others is a surefire way to increase your own self-esteem and well-being. What’s the quickest way out of “your own head”? Focus on others who need help. As we learn, getting too wrapped up in our perceived problems and shortcomings-the way we think things should be-can be very detrimental in moving forward and finding a path towards growth. “Get out of your own head,” is common advice given to someone who’s new to recovery.