relapse When you make a BIG mistake, pull up your bootstraps, get scrappy, and use it as a learning experience. Have you ever made a hasty mistake in your personal development journey that had the potential to be a
people pleasing People pleasing is a common struggle for most people, especially those of us with addiction issues. The key is to not let those habits stop you from doing the work that you know you need to do.
family support in sobriety If you’ve ever made a big change in your life then you know firsthand how lonely it can feel to be on the road less traveled. And it’s not because the change you are making
Relationships in recovery It scares you and excites you all at the same time. You are making lifestyle changes and want, more than anything, to regain control of your life. You can see this sober future full of friends
ADHD Symptoms Do you have ADHD symptoms? Have you ever struggled to complete the most basic life tasks? Being on time, keeping up on the housework, and never knowing what day it is? Does this scenario sound familiar? You
There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who have routines, and those who don't. Especially when dealing with addiction because we tend to only have two modes... 100% enthralled... or completely uninterested. I definitely have
Alcoholic Spouse Choosing to get sober can be one of the scariest, wildest, and most beautiful decisions you ever make. But what about the people you share your life with and, possibly, shared drinks with? Those that held your
You may equate self-discipline and self-control to be virtually the same thing, and according to Webster’s Dictionary they pretty much are. But when it comes to the world of psychology, they are defined as two different processes. Having strong
Do you feel like you are in a bit of a personal rut? You’re in good company: the number of people struggling with their mental health has increased considerably in the past two years. Thankfully, feeling stuck in a
When you work in the service industry as a bartender, server, chef, or anything else, you know firsthand the culture is all about late nights and hard partying. People who work in restaurants, food service or hospitality have higher