11 Signs You’re Winning at Life (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It)
It’s all about perspective, baby. Here are 11 signs you’re winning at life (even if it doesn’t feel like it). 1: Your parents call you everyday Although this might get to be a little annoying, the fact that you actually have a relationship with your parents now and it’s a pretty good one is a . . . . Continue Reading
6 Pieces of Recovery Advice You Should Take With a Grain of Salt
Being in recovery means being open to suggestions. Some might be great pieces of advice while others, not so great. Most of the time, it depends on how you interpret it. Here are 6 pieces of recovery advice you should take with a grain of salt. #1: Take it slow It’s true, everyone . . . . Continue Reading
How To Stop Thinking About Him (Or Her) And Move On
It’s inevitable. At one time or another, someone will break our heart. Sometimes it can be quite difficult to forget about the person and move on. If you’re struggling with this, here are 5 ways to stop thinking about him (or her) and move on. 1: Cut off contact with him/her It’s impossible to stop . . . . Continue Reading
The 7 Most Surprising Things about Being Young in Recovery
Recovery is no longer limited to an older crowd, and actually has had a growing young community for decades. Most young people who are addicts and alcoholics that are early in recovery usually do not know what to expect out of joining this community, and there are plenty of surprises in sobriety that you . . . . Continue Reading
5 Signs You’re Not Taking Very Good Care of Yourself
You’re a nurturer. You’re a mom. A wife, sister, friend. You do a lot of care-taking, whether it’s physical or emotional, when it comes to your friends and loved ones. But are you taking care of yourself? It’s important that you put yourself first when it comes to your emotional and physical wellbeing if you . . . . Continue Reading
Toxic Friendships: 6 Signs It’s Time to Move On
Florence Isaacs, author of Toxic Friends/True Friends explains that “there has to be balance in a friendship for it to be healthy – not one person whose needs get met and another whose needs are overlooked.” Toxic friendships aren’t necessarily easy to spot, once you’re in one. They have a tendency to be the type . . . . Continue Reading
6 Signs You Are Playing the Victim Role
Many people choose to play the victim role, although they may not realize that they are choosing it, because they’re afraid of their anger and/or are in denial about their feelings of anger. People playing the victim role project their anger onto others. When “victims” assume this role, they often have a high sensitivity to . . . . Continue Reading
6 Little White Lies That Could Lead to Big Trouble
David L. Smith, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy at the University of New England, in Biddeford, Maine explains that telling white lies is “a very natural human trait. It lets you manipulate the way you want to be seen by others.” But, just like with everything else, lying – even telling little white lies – . . . . Continue Reading
The 8 Benefits of Being Single in Recovery
You’re single in recovery. Perhaps this is the first time you’ve been single in a long time. Many of us seek happiness outside of ourselves, so it makes sense that – besides looking for a solution with alcohol and other drugs – we searched for happiness in relationships and frivolous sexcapades. Being single in recovery . . . . Continue Reading
6 Things Women in Recovery Need to Stop Worrying About Now
Being a woman in recovery can bring with it a lot of unexpected things – both good and bad. Maybe you’ve gained a little more weight than you wanted to when you got clean, or maybe you’re afraid that you wasted too much time and you have to rush into finding a mate and settling . . . . Continue Reading