Building a Sober Life: Essential Habits for Recovery Success
Replacing bad habits with good habits is an essential strategy for living a great life, and fostering an abundance of pro-recovery habits can enable a person to both initiate and sustain recovery from addiction.
Ever felt like your habits are holding you back from living your best sober life? In this episode of Elevation Recovery, Matt Finch dives into the nuts and bolts of developing pro-recovery habits that can make a world of difference in your journey to sobriety. Matt shares his wisdom on why people often relapse and offers practical tips to help you stay on track.
He emphasizes that the quality of your life is deeply connected to the quality of your habits. So, what are these game-changing habits? Nutrition, supplementation, and exercise top the list. While exercise and supplements might be easier to incorporate, changing your diet can be a bit trickier. Matt recommends focusing on fresh foods, free-range meats, pastured eggs, and wild-caught fish while cutting down on sugar and processed foods.
He also highlights some supplements that have been beneficial for many in recovery, like DLPA and L-tyrosine. When it comes to exercise, Matt suggests finding activities you enjoy and aiming to work out three to four times a week without overdoing it. The key takeaway? Replace bad habits with good ones and cultivate an abundance of pro-recovery habits to sustain your recovery journey.
This episode is a treasure trove of actionable advice that can help you build a fulfilling life without substances.