Honoring Your Recovery: 8 Ways to Find Purpose and Joy in Your Life

By Maria A. Mansfield

“Honoring Your Recovery: 8 Ways to Find Purpose and Joy in Your Life” is a Recovery Workbook for readers in Recovery, or for those who want to live out a better version of their life. Maria A. Mansfield inspires readers to improve their life by finding more meaning and joy in their everyday routines. She encourages them to honor thei

• Language: English
• Publisher: URLink Print & Media, LLC
• Release date: Aug 22, 2019
• ISBN: 9781643677378

Maria A. Mansfield

MARIA A. MANSFIELD currently resides in Virginia with her husband, James. She has two sons and their dog, Rocky. In her first book, "Life is Worth Getting Better," Maria tells her recovery story from mental health challenges, addressing what happened, what helped her get better, and how she's doing now. Now in her second book, "Honoring Your Recovery," the author addresses peers who are in Recovery, and anyone who wants to find more purpose and joy in their everyday life. She inspires her readers by using examples of her own life on how's she's been able to stay well for the last seven years. She still holds close to her heart, the coping skills she learned in her treatment and continues practicing them. Maria is grateful for the opportunity to live in wellness, and to be able to help others, through her lived experience. Maria volunteers for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and helps other peers who are recovering, feel inspired, and hopeful that they can live a more purposeful and joyful life. She's always amazed by the resiliency of the human spirit, and the courage it takes to reach higher levels of mental wellness. Maria loves spending time with her family, gardening, and walking their dog, Rocky.

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Honoring Your Recovery

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06.08.19

To my dear sister Andrea,

I dedicate this book.

She taught me, among other things,

to be resilient and to never give up.

CONTENTS

What Others Commented On

Foreword

Introduction

1. Take A Good Look At Your Life

2. Recognize Your Strengths

3. Be Patient With Your Shortcomings

4. Decide What Needs To Go

5. Learn And Adopt New Positive Coping Skills

6. Honor Those Who Have Taught You In Life

7. Be Brave: Pursue Your Passion

8. Give Back: Make An Impact

One Last Thing

WHAT OTHERS COMMENTED ON

Honoring Your Recovery

What I loved about Honoring Your Recovery is that it’s really for everybody. You don’t need to be in recovery necessarily, for it to help you. This easy read will inspire you to get organized in your life, and to live better every day. Melissa Ermili, (New Mom and Entrepreneur)

Wow! Very impressive! This is a great tool for Recovery and very focused and easy to read.

Jim Kochany, (QMHP-A, NCPRSS, CFSP, HAMHDS, ICT-WEST, DBHDS Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Trainer.) 

I really enjoyed this read because it made me step out of my depressing dark bedroom, and start organizing my life and putting myself together. It helped me get going and gave me a good perspective on how to start my recovery journey. You can do it, even if you don’t think you have the strength. What helped me the most, was the chapter on Giving Back to Others. I’ve learned, the only person who can decide to get well and recover is you. This book helped me to get organized, and to become a better version of myself.

Priscilla Mansfield, (New Mom and Business Owner)

This book is an enormous encouragement from start to finish. You feel as if the author is right there with you, reminding you that there is hope and helping you to see good things. I believe that many people will be helped in their recovery by the author’s strong belief that life is worth getting better and that there are specific things we can do to participate in that.

Pastor Barry Gaeddert, (Peachtree Presbyterian Church)

A fresh and encouraging view on how life can be enjoyed and cherished, even after having undergone depression. This book teaches to focus on the positive aspects of life, as well as recognizing our own strengths.

Corinne M, (English Teacher)

I loved this workbook! Especially the part of serving others and doing what we’re passionate about. I love that Maria gives practical examples from everyday life as recovery tools.

Katie S. (Radiologist, New Jersey Hospital)

A great guide for anyone in Recovery to improve their coping skills, learn new resources, and live a more happy and purposeful life.

Ana Maria Albano (CFO, Albano)

Just finished the manuscript and it’s fantastic! So many wonderful nuggets! Maria’s simple straightforward format works for everyone and is encouraging and helpful without being preachy. Love that the author incorporated our Great Maker and gives Him the ultimate praise.

Anonymous

I loved Honoring Your Recovery." I found it easy to read and organized simply. I know the author wrote it for people recovering from mental health challenges, but I think it