Staying The Course in Sobriety
Maintaining sobriety can be a slippery slope to say the least. When I was in treatment for the first time, one of the counselors told me “Look around this room.…[...]
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How to Overcome Inadequacy Part I
These feelings of inadequacy can impact our mental health, prevent us from pursuing our goals, and affect our relationships. Most people have difficulties with confidence from time to time. Even…[...]
Practicing Mindfulness To Maintain Sobriety
Along with radical acceptance, mindfulness is another tool I use to help maintain sobriety and good mental health. Mindfulness helps me focus and be more self-aware and resilient. It took…[...]
Developing Creative Resumes That Shine
Whether you are a college graduate, high school graduate, or someone with a GED, generating a creative resume will be sure to get the attention of employers in a variety…[...]
Practicing Radical Acceptance Part Three
Nothing. Absolutely nothing happens in the world by mistake. Until I could accept my alcoholism, I could not stay sober unless I accept life completely on life’s terms. I could…[...]
Practicing Radical Acceptance Part Two
In my last post, I outlined the concept of radical acceptance and how the practice has positively affected my life. To review, radical acceptance means complete and total acceptance of…[...]
Practicing Radical Acceptance Part One
I recently read a quote about overcoming adversity. It said change your belief from thinking “why is this happening to me to what is this trying to teach me.” This…[...]
SMART Goals helps our self-growth
Setting goals provides us with an action plan for where we want to get to and what we where we want to be after renter society. Setting goals is a…[...]
Strength Part Two: You Are Stronger Than You Think
I don't really remember the accident probably because I was in shock I ran off the highway at a high rate of speed it crashed into a retaining wall the…[...]
Rebuilding Your Network of Support After Incarceration
Rebuilding a support network after incarceration is crucial for providing emotional support, practical assistance, social connection, and opportunities for growth and development. By investing in relationships and connections with others,…[...]