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Tag Archives: addiction recovery
How Do I Ask for Help?
Somewhere between shame and fear is this place where unfamiliar steps seem impossible to take. It’s not that they’re difficult to understand. They’re uncomfortable, and so we go looking for softer, gentler ways to get what we need.
Overcoming Anxiety (Coping Strategies)
Learning to cope with anxiety through specific coping strategies allows us to improve our holistic health and reduce our use of unhealthy distractions.
Redirection and Self-Blame
Redirection – the horrible art of making everything our fault. Let’s examine this and move away from it!
Coming Back from Burnout
Burnout is generally understood as doing too much for too long. I’ve come to see that it’s never what I do that burns me out. It’s what I don’t do: self-care, coping, letting go, fulfilling responsibilities to myself, relaxation, fun, and most of all, seeking reciprocity in my relationships.
Why Willingness Is Everything
I’ve learned over and over again that wanting it isn’t enough. Even needing it isn’t enough. It sounds a bit cold but I routinely ask people who are considering change, “What are you willing to do?”
Creating healthy relationships in recovery
Building healthy relationships is no small undertaking. Let’s explore worthwhile investments in building healthy partnerships!
How to Not Self-Destruct
I’ve never thought to myself, “Hey this would be a great day to self-sabotage!” Let’s promote healthier choices through mindfulness and connection.
How to Stop Overthinking
Why is fear the driving force behind so many of our struggles?
The fear of falling apart
The fear of falling apart leaves us carrying a lot of baggage. A newfound freedom exists in learning how to let go.