Replacing Addictions with Healthy Fulfillment
Imagine living inside yourself with the constant negative desire to fulfill a dark void with a quick fix of drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex. What many people don’t realize is that…[...]
Tag: recovery
Alcohol Recovery: The Holistic Approach
Holistic health encompasses more than just meditation and yoga. Nowadays, consumers are increasingly interested in holistic wellness products and services. Nearly 40% of adults in the United States use complementary…[...]
Random Positive Thoughts To Ponder
Many people find keeping a journal to be therapeutic. I am envious of those who have the discipline to journal consistently because I certainly do not. But that’s okay and…[...]
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.…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
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…[...]
Strength Part One: You Are Stronger Than You Think
You are stronger than you think. This is one of the things I tell myself daily. It’s a simple affirmation that goes a long way establishing the foundation for a…[...]