Make a New Year’s resolution to commit to a substance abuse detox program. At Pines Recovery Life Detox in South Florida, we have the medical and therapeutic staff needed to help you make it through detox and move on to a recovery program. Also, our simple detox admissions process makes it easy to get started. Learn how to capitalize on your New Year’s resolutions to make some positive changes in your life after recovery.

Recovery New Year’s Resolutions

Tailor your New Year’s resolutions to your specific challenges. Below, find eight ideas to keep you on the path to recovery:

Journal
Exercise
Start a new hobby
Join a local church
Spend time with a friend
Act in kindness
Get the right help
Celebrate every victory

Journaling

Write in a journal about your recovery journey. This activity can help you understand your emotions and work through anything that’s on your mind. Writing down your cravings and how you cope with them allows you to face similar situations in the future.

Exercise 30 Minutes a Day

Exercise to release endorphins, the best source of a natural high. If you lead a sedentary life, walking and biking get you out of the house. While under the influence of drugs and alcohol, chances are your physical health was not your priority. So, this New Year’s resolution can help you in more ways than one during your lifelong recovery.

Choose a New Hobby

You can start with something simple, like reading a good book. If you like to cook or draw, consider taking a class to explore your talent further. From joining a gym to learning new board games, hobbies are a great way to stay sober and keep your mind occupied. Also, some hobbies can turn into additional sources of revenue.

Attend Worship Services

Feeding your spiritual needs helps you stay true to your recovery. If you haven’t been inside a church for a while, take the time to shop around and find a pastor and congregation you can relate to. Many churches have volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved in good causes.

Spend Time With People You Love

Set a goal to spend time with family members and friends at least once or twice a week. Making amends is one of the tenants of the 12 step programs. As part of your New Year’s resolutions, work on repairing relationships damaged by your substance use disorder. While you spend time with your family, turn off your phone and tune into your loved ones. Remind everyone to keep planned events alcohol free so that you don’t jeopardize your recovery.

Be Kind

This motto, popularized by Ellen DeGeneres and other celebrities, makes an excellent standard for everyday living. Random acts of kindness improve your self-esteem and help others remember to treat one another with respect. Pay for someone’s at a drive-through or take the time to listen to an unheard voice.

Get Help When You Need It

If you feel yourself struggling, call your sponsor, your friends, and other people who can help. Don’t wait until you have relapsed to attend an AA or NA meeting. Build a network of support as part of your New Year’s resolution. Later, you may find yourself helping others just as much as they help you.

Celebrate Your Successes

Celebrating your successes means giving yourself space to fail as well. Enter the new year with a growth mindset. Obstacles will arise. The question is, how will you meet them? Take the time to review the tools you learned in detox and recovery. That way, you can face the tough days with courage and patience.

Detox Programs in South Florida

Consider a stay at Pines Recovery Life Detox in South Florida if you or someone you love struggles with substance use disorder. We start with a treatment evaluation to choose the right medical and therapeutic options for your detoxification. Following detox, our aftercare program prepares you for the transition into a recovery center. Contact us at 800.263.3869, or contact us online for more information today.