I recently read an article posted by Pinnacle Treatment Centers.
Joi Horner is the Alumni Director there and she wrote some ideas for Supporting Recovery while Social Distancing. I think we live in a very challenging time when it comes to understanding how important physical connection plays in personal recovery. Just to know that someone is near is often enough to get a person through a very challenging time. Knowing that, for many of us that is not an option, it can lead to some anxiety that can lead us to relapse. We need an extended plan in place in ordered to cope with these times. To ignore them and the challenge is that they pose could be very dangerous for many people. Recently I’ve been hearing of report’s for the increased an overwhelming calls for suicide prevention. Life coaches, such as myself, are being inundated with facilitating virtual meetings. Prisons, that many of us have an opportunity to go into to carry a message of recovery, are not accessible by us at this time. One of the things that the writer of this article suggests is that there are some things than that we can do to help us get through this challenging time. I’m going to list some of the suggestion and you can go back to the article and dig a little bit deeper. I think certain points are more relevant than others. One of the first things that the author suggests is to practice journaling practice meditation try something new work on a physical health and self-care.
These are all good things to make sure that we stay aligned. Once this is done I think the most important thing we can do next is be of value to other people. There is nothing more helpful for me than helping someone else. Anytime I’m caught up in the challenges of my life the I find it so helpful and RE refreshing to assist someone else. I like their next suggestion, which is to serve others.
- Do you know someone who is struggling as much or more than you
- Is there an older person you can help them get some supplies or personal items
- How about social organizations that may be overburdened can you
- Offer to chair a virtual recovery meeting
These are some great suggestions that us allow set aside some of our challenges long enough to make a difference in the lives of others. I like what the author points out “Your attitude will impact your perception of the situation, but your actions can help manage your attitude. Focus on the positive. Choose recovery. Reach out, keep yourself healthy and focus on the opportunities for growth. Together we can see this through”! I think that is fabulous council. It can become evidence that regardless of the challenge that a thrown at us we can stay recovered and well.
Robert Pardon
Robert is the Recovery Guy. Getting clean and sober on April 25, 1986 has given me the insight and practical skill set to not only stay sober, but to also re-invent myself to the person I always wanted to become. Showing others how to do this is my life goal.
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