Recovery looks different for everyone. Some days you’re moving forward, some days you’re standing still, and some days you’re just trying to get through the next hour. And that’s okay. At AP Cares, we’ve seen how powerful it can be when people share their real stories; the messy parts, the hopeful parts, and the moments that changed everything. These stories remind us that healing isn’t a race. It’s a journey we take one small step at a time.

Everyday Coping Strategies: Simple Tools for Managing Anxiety, Depression, or Substance Use Challenges

1. Become aware of your current habits. In order to make a change, you need to recognize your own behavioural patterns. Identify what you want to change, and what could possibly trigger the unhealthy habit. This helps to uncover the root cause of the old habits, making it easier to stop it in its place while creating a mindset to develop healthier ones. For example, you notice that you tend to slouch after sitting at your desk for long periods of time.