Part of truly flourishing in recovery (and life in general) is making sure that we're addressing and improving all areas of our health.  While there are many different aspects of health for us to consider, it's easy to break this concept down into 6 main "zones" of health:

- Physical health
- Mental health
- Emotional intelligence (How good are we at addressing and dealing with our feelings?)
- Spiritual awareness (Think of this as connectedness to something outside of yourself)
- Social relationships
- Decision-making

Many of us focus on improving our physical health in the start of a new school year by exercising or eating better, but it's also essential to consider what we do for these other health zones on a daily basis.  Even something as simple as starting a new book is nurturing towards our mental health.  Taking the time to make a 'pros and cons' list is an example of something that improves our decision-making. 

The Morton Center challenges you this month, to add something new to your daily routine that addresses one of the 6 zones of health mentioned above.

Here are some ideas:

- Meditating for 5 minutes in the morning (That's all it takes! Follow this link for an example: Meditating

- Writing a list of gratitude's

- If sobriety is your focus, participate in an online discussion board that provides sober support  Sober Support

 

We all benefit from taking the time to care for ourselves.  Even if we start with a very small amount of time, we eventually find more opportunities for self-care in our schedule.  Talking to a therapist can also be a great way to jump-start your self-care plan.

 If you're looking to improve your life in recovery, please contact us at:

502/451-1221. The Morton Center is here to help everyone learn to take care of themselves through developing healthier lifestyles.