Coach’s Corner: Don’t Give Up/Staying Inspired
Have you ever started something and felt like you wanted to quit? Of course you have. We all have. What can you do when you don’t feel motivated? I bet you think I’m going to say “do it anyway.” Nope. Maybe you can force yourself to take action in that one circumstance, but that […]
Covid-19 Isn’t The End Of The World We Will Recover
Covid-19 is one of many scourges and diseases humans have faced. Each disease teaches us new lessons. What are we learning now? Covid-19 isn’t the end of the world, but it is the end of life as we knew it. Call me horrid and mean, but as a recovery advocate I have to point out […]
Food Recovery To Feel Good And Lose Weight
Food recovery turns out to be as important as sobriety. After two years of sobriety, I found myself 150 pounds overweight and miserable. I wasn’t eating to recover. I was eating the way I used to use substances. I’ve had food issues all my life. Now, without my trusted drugs of choice to ease my […]
Easy Thanksgiving Turkey With Zoom
Easy thanksgiving turkey dinner for me has been anything but easy for decades. This year because we can’t travel and see each other, I decided to do an actually easy Thanksgiving turkey, with a side of Zoom. On Zoom, family members and friends across the country can share their table, show their foods, and raise […]
Holiday Parties And Alcohol In Recovery
Holiday parties and alcohol in recovery are always a challenge for sobriety. With families getting together and celebrating, often with booze, holiday parties and alcohol can still be a problem for 10 percent of the adult population. Did you know that 10 percent of Americans are in recovery from an alcohol or substance problem? That’s […]
Powerful Healing Crystals To Soothe Your Soul
Since the beginning of time humans have been fascinated by healing crystals. There has always been a belief that crystals have a superpower, and there is more interest in collecting and using them for a healthy lifestyle than ever before. What do you know about crystals and their meaning? You can love the crystals for […]