Research has proven that time spent in nature can actually be a boost to your mood. Likewise, time in nature can be a boost to your recovery. Living in Florida, what better place to experience nature than the beach and the ocean.

The beach can be a great place to practice your mindfulness skills. Mindfulness is a principle based on staying in the present moment. Going to the beach is filled with sounds, sights, and smells. Practice mindfulness during your next beach trip. You can practice mindfulness by following these tips at your next beach outing.

• Pay close attention to the smell of the ocean
• Really feel the water and sand between your toes
• Close your eyes and feel the sun beaming on your skin
• Listen intently to the sounds of seagulls and waves crashing to the shore

The beach is a great place to unwind and experience nature. The beach has animals and scenery galore. Researchers have found that spending time in nature is healthy for your brain. Nature can quiet your mind and induce calm and peace. Florida is a wonderful excuse to spend time in nature.

Feeling triggered? Go to the beach. You can actually put this in your self care and aftercare planning. Whenever you feel triggered, stressed, or overwhelmed, plan a trip to the beach. Instead of acting on impulse and using, losing your temper, or giving in to stress, plan a day trip and do nothing except take in the sights and sounds of the ocean. There are also tons of activities to help take your mind off of stress. The beach can bring you fun in the following exciting ways:

• Swimming
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Bodyboarding
• Scuba diving
• Jet Skiing
• Collecting sea shells
• Making sand art
• The list is endless

No matter what life brings your way, you can stay sober. Use the beach as a way to calm yourself and relax. The beach can help you with mindfulness and self care. There is no time like the present, to begin taking advantage of life in recovery.

Recovery is about having fun, enjoying nature, and getting to know yourself. At The Kimberly Center, we care about you and your recovery. Contact us now at 855-4-KCENTER. We are committed to helping you learn about sobriety and giving you the tools that you need to succeed once you leave treatment.  At the Kimberly Center, you are in safe hands.