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Recovery Awareness Month Often, when we think of addiction, our minds tend to think of addictions to substances such as nicotine, drugs, and alcohol. Yet, we can develop addictions to so many other behaviors and/or habits. In fact, according to addiction.com, the following were listed within the top 10 types of addictions: How/why do addictions […]
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(What I Need) Through social media, ads, and the internet and media in general, hundreds of things or ways that you “should be” are thrown at you each day. Things you need, emotions you “should” have, items and/or products you would be better off purchasing, “sides” you should be taking…it’s a constant web of ideas, […]
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People are often resistant to change, not realizing that change itself is constant. Even if you resist or avoid it, it will enter your life just the same. At first it can be difficult or annoying but, with time and an open mind, it can bring great things – personal growth, flexibility, improvement, strength, progress, […]
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…a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can zap the joy out of friendships, family interactions, and so much more. Continual exposure to stressful situations can lead to this stress condition. It isn’t always easy to spot and is worse than ordinary fatigue, as it can make it challenging for people to cope with […]
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Have you ever said that something just “isn’t fair”. If so, you’re right. Often things happen that just aren’t “fair” and that is a hard part of life. You can plan and plan. You can prepare for things as much as possible. You can think you have things “figured out”…and then…WHAM! Something hits unexpectedly. Something […]
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How you spend your money determines the type of world you want to live in.  Some say it’s how you spend your time that determines your priority. It can also be true with your money. In addition, your finances can have an impact on your overall health and well-being. Let me ask you this to […]
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Mental health is being talked about a lot more than it used to be (thank goodness), but do you know how very much physical health affects mental health? Aerobic exercises, including jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, gardening, dancing, etc. have been proven to reduce anxiety and depression. This is proposed to be caused by the exercise-induced […]
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and the impact it has When you experience broken promises from a friend or family member it can stir up feelings of disappointment, frustration, and betrayal. It can create a loss of respect and erode relationships. When you don’t keep a promise to someone it communicates to that person that you don’t value him/her. You […]
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3 Types of Freedom and Tips on Breaking Free Freedom means the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without restraint or hindrance, without restriction, interference, or fear. Essentially freedom means having choices. It is about being able to change your mind and choose different paths. It is about having no […]
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Self-trust is one of the most powerful virtues you have. To succeed in anything, you must possess the ability to trust yourself. Otherwise, you are living through someone else, you are trusting someone else to offer you what you need, you are giving up the power to do what is best for you. You have […]