Recovery article
What Is Urge Surfing? A Recovery Technique You Need to Know
Urge surfing is a mindfulness-based technique that helps you ride out cravings without acting on them. Learn how this simple skill can strengthen your recovery.
- April 29, 2026
- 5 minute read
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Article summary
Urge surfing is a mindfulness-based technique that helps you ride out cravings without acting on them. Learn how this simple skill can strengthen your recovery.
Key topics include What Exactly Is Urge Surfing?, How Does Urge Surfing Work in Your Brain?, How to Practice Urge Surfing: A Step-by-Step Guide.
What this article covers
- What Exactly Is Urge Surfing?
- How Does Urge Surfing Work in Your Brain?
- How to Practice Urge Surfing: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Step 1: Pause and Name It