What the Life You Deserve is like
Life is an incredible gift. I know that when I look into a sky smeared with colors of a warm sunset, or I share moments of true happiness with those closest to me. I feel that this life is something so amazing there are no words intense or beautiful enough to express it. This is . . . . Continue Reading
4 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and GET IT DONE
Procrastination can be the biggest thing standing between us and the goals we need to reach in order to change our lives. It has been said that the only thing stopping you from reaching your fullest potential is you, and this is especially true when you don’t make a plan of action and commit to . . . . Continue Reading
Why Trying to MAKE Someone Change Will Make YOU Miserable
People are who they are, and acceptance is a huge part of our relationships with other people. Without question it is difficult to even try completely understanding each other 100% of the time, but humility lies in trying to look within for change instead of trying to change those around us. When we over-reach into . . . . Continue Reading
9 Toxic Habits Most People Think Are Normal
Appearances are everything and that kind of mentality has a lot to do with how we think and act; there’s a lot of “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts” we let swim around in our heads. And because of that, we have developed some not-so-healthy habits. Some of these things are so common that people often take them . . . . Continue Reading
7 Signs Your Relationship is Healthy
There are so many things we look for in the relationships we form with others, and so many ways we develop those relationships. Healthy relationships fulfill so many of our natural needs, and compel us as individuals to evolve emotionally. This could be a partner, a friend or family member, or even a sponsor. The . . . . Continue Reading
Should You Avoid Nightclubs, Hookah Bars, and Concerts in Early Recovery?
In early recovery is it a good idea to go out of your way to shake your groove thing? I personally believe that sobriety is such a gift because of the freedom that comes with working a program of action and spiritual growth, and that we do not get sober to hide from the world. . . . . Continue Reading
6 Signs You’re Addicted to Drama
Drama queen. You’ve heard the term before. Maybe you’ve used it to describe someone else, someone who always seems so emotional, even about the smallest things, who blows things out of proportion, or seems to always be going through some kind of crisis. These are perhaps the more obvious signs of someone who is addicted . . . . Continue Reading
9 Signs You’re Too Involved in Other People’s Affairs
Helping others and being involved with other people’s lives can be important in recovery. As human beings we have a natural instinct to socialize and be compassionate and support the ones closest to us, but when is it time to stay out of the way, mind our own business and not let ourselves focus too . . . . Continue Reading
10 Ways to Stop Trying to Control Other People
For a lot of people in recovery there is a fair amount of difficulty with letting go of control or at least admitting to a lack of control, especially when it comes to substance abuse. Some of us find it hard to come to terms with the fact that many things in life and the . . . . Continue Reading
What’s The Difference Between “Tough Love” and Acting Out of Anger?
Sometimes people feel that others, especially the addict or alcoholic, need that extra touch of ‘Tough Love’ to get them moving in the right direction. To help break people out of their harmful habits and destructive behaviors, when they have shown no effort or even desire to change their ways, their family or friends may implement ‘Tough . . . . Continue Reading