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Fake Instagram Account Releases Powerful Message About Noticing Addiction
On August 1, 2016 an Instagram account came to life. The name on the account was Louise Delage, an attractive woman in her mid-20’s, and she began posting multiple photos of herself having fun in various situations – on boats, on a bike, walking through town, at bars with friends, and on the beach. From […]
What to Do Instead of Drinking: 27 Fun-Filled Activities
Sometimes, finding something to do over the fall season that does not involve bars or drinking alcohol can be difficult. Clean, sober fun is all around you, you just have to know where to look. Instead of sitting around and drinking after your long journey to recovery at a sober living home for women in […]
4 Apps to Help Make Your Recovery Easier
Awakenings for Women, a sober living facility for women in Boca Raton, understands the importance of support during a transition to recovery and a sober lifestyle. Your efforts to stay on a clean and healthy path can sometimes be frustrating and stressful. Don’t do it alone. Download one of these apps to connect with other recovering […]
Recovery Quotes to Get You Through the Rest of Summer
The summertime means a time for renewal, relaxation, and reflection. After all, what better time to focus on your recovery at a Boca Raton sober living home other than underneath the shade of palm trees on a warm summer day? For the days when you need a little more motivation and focus in order to […]
Your Recovery Diet Should Have These Two Fruits
Do you know what one of the most important parts about staying in a Boca Raton sober living home is? Making sure that you are doing everything in your power to not only get sober – but stay sober. Here at Awakenings for Women, we know a thing or two about what it takes to […]
Did You Know That Fitbits Can Help You with Your Alcohol
Need an extra bit of help staying sober? Then you may be surprised to find out that the help you are looking for is in a place you would least expect it – your Fitbit. According to a recent study, Fitbits will be able to help women stay sober. The National Institute of Health has […]
How Food Affects Your Recovery
Did you know that food can be a means to your recovery? According to a recent study, food can have a huge impact on your ability to get sober – and stay sober. In an effort to keep your body in equilibrium, a holistic approach to recovery is needed, and that means using every resource […]
How to Get Healthy This Summer
This summer, you have a window of opportunity to focus on yourself and to get healthy. After leaving Awakenings for Women, you know that you’re on the path towards a more wholesome lifestyle, so you may as well reach your peak by following a few simple rituals geared towards helping you get healthy this summer. […]
Johann Hari Discusses Addiction
In a Ted Talk in July of 2015, Johann Hari discusses addiction to a captivated audience. Hari claims that, “everything we know about addiction is wrong.” Hari begins by explaining the general consensus about drug addiction, which is that it includes a person becoming physically dependent on a substance based on a chemical hook that […]
How to Have Positive Self-Esteem After Getting Sober
While staying at Awakenings for Women will certainly get you back on your feet with a boost of positive self-esteem, it is extremely important to implement these practices when you go home as well. If you don’t, you may find yourself slipping through the cracks. Positive self-esteem is an extremely important factor in maintaining your […]