Rooted in Recovery Activities: A Workbook for Sober Living (Rooted in Recovery series) Paperback – December 12, 2025

Makes a great gift for those new to sobriety, sponsors looking for sponsee activities, and anyone wishing to enhance their journey in recovery!How do you fill the hours in early sobriety?Prior to sobriety, many people realize that most of their time was once swallowed up by drinking or using. Once sober, that idle time can feel uncomfortable, boring, or even filled with powerful cravings. Rooted in Recovery Activities offers a steady, practical way to fill that time with actions that support your sober life.Written by Nighttime Joel, this workbook gathers over 90 simple, meaningful activities used every day by people in recovery. These are down-to-earth tools that keep your mind steady, your hands busy, and your recovery moving forward. You’ll find activities across all areas of sober living: easing fear and anxiety, spiritual growth, getting motivated when faced with cravings, connecting with nature, reaching out to others, practicing service, journaling, and even an entire chapter on staying sober while traveling.Each activity is short, approachable, and uncomplicated. With so many activities to choose from, it's easy to just pick up the workbook, flip through it, and find something that suits you in the moment.Though designed with newcomers in mind, these activities are just as valuable for people with long-term sobriety who want fresh practices to strengthen their program. Sponsors will also find this workbook helpful for guiding sponsees, offering ready-made assignments that spark insight, connection, and growth.Whether you’re brand new to recovery or decades in, this workbook helps you stay grounded, active, and connected. Instead of letting idle time pull you backward, you’ll fill your days with actions that keep you Rooted in Recovery.Note: You may also like the Rooted in Recovery Journal. Read more