Tag: positivity

The Difference Between Toxic Positivity and Healthy Optimism in Recovery

May 21, 2024 Avalon Malibu Staff Recovery

When a person is recovering from substance abuse or other mental health concerns, optimism can be a challenge. Staying optimistic in the face of triggers, cravings, and lifelong temptations of relapse can be difficult and, at times, feel forced. Yet,… Read More ›

How to Rebuild Your Self-Esteem

November 6, 2020 Avalon Malibu Mental Health

Having healthy self-esteem and feelings of self-worth are some of the most essential characteristics that you could have. Self-esteem is defined as the way we view our worth or value and it directly impacts our decisions and thought processes. Some… Read More ›

Can Your Psychological Outlook Affect Your Physical Health?

August 15, 2017 Avalon Malibu Recovery

How many times do we tell ourselves we can’t do something, then prove ourselves right? We set up defeatist limits for ourselves all of the time. In a moment of clarity, perhaps what some might call hope, faith, or courage,… Read More ›

Treatment For Mental Health And Substance Abuse Has Hope

January 9, 2017 Avalon Malibu Healthy Living Mental Health

Recovery is full of special sayings and cliches. They are small statements which serve as reminders to the bigger purpose of recovery. There is a reason for your pain. Pain has a purpose. Don’t give up. One day at a… Read More ›

Practices For Empowerment

December 20, 2016 Avalon Malibu Addiction Recovery Healthy Living Alternative Treatment

Recovery for mental health is a process of empowerment, self-actualization, and growth. Taking on the huge task of treatment and recovery is no small feat! Help yourself feel empowered in your journey with these simple practices. Forget Perfectionism Perfect simply… Read More ›