Substance use disorders are not simply physical addictions. Underlying unresolved issues, trauma, emotional, and mental health often occur alongside substance use disorders. Many find themselves at a loss as to where to start when it comes to mental health, but the path to recovery begins with what you’re hoping to achieve. There isn’t a better way to envelop these ideas and goals initially than with a vision board.
How your Mindset Can Shape Your Recovery Journey
- Positivity Spreads
Vision boards serve as a double sided ally, being that once you’re done making them they can be constant positive reminders that elevate your mood. Fill your board with positivity and every time you look at the board you will be offering your mind a positive reinforcement of the better that is to come by following the road to recovery.
- Reclaiming Control
The self reflective nature of a vision board, requiring you to select images that mean something to you and your goals for the future, can help bring the reasons for your recovery into focus and create a sense of control. Many people with substance use disorders feel like their lives have lost control personally and professionally. Vision boards are an area you alone control and taking ownership of them can help you take ownership of your own future too.
Creating a Vision Board
To create your own vision board you don’t need much, below are some items that many people like to use with them:
- Canvas, cork board, or a piece of card large enough to plant images to
- Magazine and flyer clippings – choose pictures that speak to your goals for the future
Remember to keep your vision board somewhere prominent, so it can serve as a reminder to you of your goals. Vision boards can also be updated. Whenever you see something that is important to your future, or remind you of your goals, adding it to your board is a quick way of reassuring yourself that you are on the right path.
At Asana Recovery, we understand how difficult recovering from these addictions through our daily work to help those struggling most from this disease. While some may believe they can make it alone, rehabilitation programs are essential in the fight to break dependency. The road ahead is not a smooth or easy one, but you can traverse it if done so with the support of the right team. Counseling and aftercare processes can assist you by addressing the psychological facets that led you to addition and help you build a structure from which to better cope with life without succumbing to addiction.The supervised detoxification and residential treatment programs at Asana Recovery are offered in a supportive, relaxing, and inspiring environment. We’re deeply committed to ensuring your long-term recovery, and guiding you on your path to a healthier and happier future. There is no better time than now, and we’re always available to speak with you. Call us at (949) 438-4504 to learn more about our comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction treatment program today.
