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
7 Signs of Emotional Manipulation and How to Deal with It
What is emotional manipulation? Emotional manipulation is a method of using words, body language and behavior for the purposes of provoking a particular reaction, getting a desired response – in other words, in order to manipulate into behaving or even thinking in a way that serves them. Other terms for the emotional manipulator are the . . . . Continue Reading
10 Little Things You Can Do To Make Every Day More Peaceful and Productive (That Take Less than 10 Minutes)
There are things we know we should do in order to make our lives a little better and run a little more smoothly. Then there are things we might not know about that can improve our quality of life ten-fold. Here are 10 little things you can do to make every day more peaceful and . . . . Continue Reading
If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes: Why You Keep Ending Up in The Same Types of Relationships
Okay, Okay. So, you’ve heard your friends complain about it. And maybe you’re guilty of it, too: you keep ending up in the same types of relationships and you can’t understand why. Well, before we go into the “Why?” it’s important to stop beating yourself up about it and realize that the beauty of dating . . . . Continue Reading
5 Ways to Embrace Your Inner Awkward
“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.” – Anonymous For fear of sounding like a hipster, I’ve been a fan of the legendary Louis C.K. since before he became popular. I’ve seen the comic genius live twice, the first time was back in the early 2000s at the DC Improv. . . . . Continue Reading
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
What is ‘Terminal Uniqueness’ and How Can I Know If I Have It?
What is Terminal Uniqueness? As someone recovering from substance abuse and addiction, I can say that I personally have dealt with periods of what is called ‘Terminal Uniqueness’ (also referred to as personal exceptionalism). This is the false belief that the situation an addict or alcoholic is facing is unlike anything other addicts or alcoholics . . . . Continue Reading
“Why don’t they like me?”- 7 Signs You’re a People Pleaser
The subject of being a ‘people pleaser’ is one that hits home for me. I never even considered myself a ‘people pleaser’ until I had actually been called out by another person in recovery who was identifying character defects we shared. At that moment I felt the urge to disagree, but just smiled . . . . Continue Reading