Addiction And Recovery Messaging Need A Makeover
Is addiction and recovery messaging totally depressing you and making you crazy? Have you noticed how people’s eyes glaze over when you talk about it? I talk about addiction and recovery every day both for Reach Out Recovery and as part of my work with Rotary International US Task Force on Addiction Prevention. So, I […]
Ever Been Called A Bitch? Me Too. This Is How To Be Nice
This is not how to be nice in a fake way. I’m not trying to teach or cosign lying or inauthenticity. What I’m talking about here is controlling the beast. Ever had to be nice when you really didn’t feel like it? Yea, me too. A bad day, getting yelled at, making a mistake, all […]
I’m Ready For Therapy! What’s Next
Congratulations! You’re Ready For Therapy When you’re ready for therapy, it’s a great place to be. Whatever may be bothering you now can be explored and fixed. And, I wish we lived in a world where taking care of your mental health was as normal and expected as seeing a medical doctor to take care […]
7 Ways To Get Over Unloving Relationships
It’s crucial to keep ourselves safe when it comes to matters of the heart, especially when you’re in recovery. Loving relationships have the capacity to bring unimaginable joy to our lives. For me, it can add an element to my life that colors everything else happy. Love is magical, it’s better than any drug. The idea […]
Sobriety Journal Prompt: Your Recovery Enabler
A recovery enabler helps you stay positive about your sobriety Who is the person who keeps you going when sometimes you want a break, or you feel temped to let go altogether? Enabling is not a good thing when it comes to your drug of choice, but it’s an essential component for achieving long-term recovery. […]
7 Reasons Why Laughter Is The Best Medicine
Laughter can improve your mood in an instant. As children, we used to laugh hundreds of times a day, but as adults life tends to be more serious and laughter more infrequent. Sure, it’s fun to share a good laugh. But did you know it can actually improve your health? It’s true: laughter is strong […]