4 Ways Alexa Assists You In Sobriety

Wednesday, January 3, 2018 | By JP Emerald Coast

You may have heard of Amazon’s Echo Alexa device, gifted one to someone this holiday season, or even have your own. Alexa has a lot of capabilities via the various “skills” that can be added. Skills are similar to apps you add to your mobile devices, and you can customize Alexa with adding skills that you find interesting or helpful. We’ve compiled a quick list of four skills that some may find helpful for assisting in sobriety!

  1. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS SKILL
    The Alcoholics Anonymous skill can be added to Alexa to help users find meetings, announce sobriety dates, receive virtual “chips” and even recite the serenity prayer.
  2. GUIDED MEDITATION SKILL
    Studies are touting meditation to be a promising approach for the treatment of addiction increasing a patient’s likelihood of sobriety after residential treatment. Alexa has several guided meditation apps to be added!
  3. 7 MINUTE WORKOUT SKILL
    Research studies demonstrate the powerful impact physical activity can have on mood, including mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Alexa has skills to be a virtual trainer allowing you to get fit right at home.
  4. MEAL PREP SKILL
    Learning to prepare healthy meals and make nutrition part of a permanent lifestyle is a key component of wellness. Alexa has meal prep skills aimed at helping to ensure you are receiving proper nutrition and the positive mental and physical benefits associated with it.

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