5 Choices That Can Change Your Life
In life there are always choices, some simple and some so complex or confusing people will put them off for years at a time. Every choice is an opportunity that can change our circumstances, and ultimately our life’s journey, and sometimes we don’t know how things could have been because of the choices we chose . . . . Continue Reading
Not a Night Owl or a Morning Lark? Study Suggests There are Two Other Types
We’ve all heard the term ‘night owl;’ in fact, many of us would probably describe ourselves as such: people who prefer to sleep in and are more alert and active in the evenings. Well, scientifically speaking, “owls” are a recognized chronotype, a term that refers to a human trait, specifically in reference to what . . . . Continue Reading
Paging Dr. Google: New Face of Healthcare?
Anyone like me who have a tendency to act like a full-blown hypochondriac once they sense something is wrong with them, and immediately takes to Google or other online sources to research the symptoms for a cough and decide to diagnosis themselves with leprosy, the times they are a changing. Now people who choose to . . . . Continue Reading
8 Reasons to Exercise in Recovery
You’ve heard it many times before, exercise is important to overall health. But, what you may not know is that regular exercise is of utmost importance to people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. Here are 8 reasons to exercise in recovery. #1. Physical Health This is an obvious one but, exercising, when done right, . . . . Continue Reading
5 Reasons Why You Should Marry Yourself
Of course I don’t mean literally marry yourself. But, the point of this article is to make clear the importance of being committed to yourself first, before committing to another person. Many of us are under the impression – whether we realize it or not – that our happiness depends on others. For instance, that . . . . Continue Reading
6 Ways the Second Year of Sobriety is Different from the First Year
If your first year of sobriety was anything like mine, it was a whirlwind of excitement and new experiences – both good and bad. Honestly, my first year was a blur. I was definitely riding the pink cloud for most of it. They say everyone’s journey is their own – and I totally agree. However, . . . . Continue Reading
Why It’s Important to Clear the Air
Clearing the air – getting rid of doubts or hard feelings – is necessary for being a healthy, well-adjusted adult. But, for those in recovery from the disease of addiction, it’s probably extra-important to be able to speak up when something someone says or does bothers us, or when we are the ones who have . . . . Continue Reading
10 Best Contemporary Novels about Addiction
Here’s a list of the 10 best contemporary novels about addiction. Check them out. Reading, writing, and taking some personal time in recovery isn’t necessarily isolating. Sometimes we all just need to recharge our batteries. #1. Less Than Zero – Bret Easton Ellis Written back in 1985, this was the critically-acclaimed first novel of then . . . . Continue Reading
The Brain-Gut Connection and Anxiety
Are you taking a daily probiotic? Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet? If you couldn’t already tell, this article might get a little personal. After all, we’re talking about the health of your gut and if you’re ‘regular.’ Understanding the mind-body-spirit connection is essential to good physical health and mental well-being. That’s why holistic treatment, whether . . . . Continue Reading
Buddhist Advice on Smartphone Addiction
It’s 2014, the new iPhone just came out, things like texting and social media are such common place they are quickly being considered potential addiction, and digital devices like iPads and smartphones have their hooks in billions of people from every walk of life. I have my phone in my hand texting right now, and . . . . Continue Reading