TAKE A STAND, AND THEN STAND THERE –
March 16, 2022 – Many people start to feel off-balance when they’re dealing with too many worries or responsibilities. Again, let’s consider the example from earlier; it’s relatively common for someone to lose control over their work-life balance.
They’re spending too many of their day-to-day hours on work without giving themselves adequate time to relax and wind down. This cycle can trap anyone in a near-constant state of tension and disarray. They might even begin neglecting their own health.
But work is far from the only responsibility that can lead a person’s life to feel out of balance. Most of us are also dealing with family, social lives, activities or groups, and more. The more priorities you have on your plate, the more likely you are to feel off balance.
In recovery, it’s easy for your responsibilities and priorities to pile up and become overwhelming. Recovery is a difficult part of someone’s life, and it’s rarely a straightforward experience. Not only do you have your standard responsibilities to keep track of (like work or family life), but you also need to juggle treatment, support groups, discovering and learning to use coping strategies, and more. Actually, recovery can find its way into most other areas of your life. This is a lot for anyone to manage.
