There's a quote I like from Winston Churchill. He said, "Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." For me, this end of the beginning was rehab. Admitting myself into an inpatient facility for drug...
If there's one thing I've learned throughout my years of recovery, it's that people love to have opinions on what does and doesn't constitute being clean and sober. We should all agree that using drugs and alcohol is a no-no. But when we start taking language like...
Apples — lots of apples. Standing in the produce section of Stop & Shop on Saturday mornings, I find myself partly mesmerized and partly stressed out by the multitude of options I have. When it comes down to it, they're all apples, right? But the differences in...
Phase Two is an early stage of recovery that occurs after our initial withdrawals but before we begin feeling comfortable being clean and sober. Learn what to expect at this stage, how long it will last, and how to manage and cope with it effectively.
Kratom has become an increasingly popular drug for recreational use while also commonly touted as an effective means for addiction treatment. Discover what Kratom is, the effects it has on users, and why it’s a poor method for managing recovery.
Learn why setting goals is crucial for recovery and personal growth. Explore popular frameworks like SMART and PACT goals, understanding the benefits and limitations of each, and discover an alternative and pragmatic goal-setting strategy.
The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, suggests that a small minority of inputs or efforts are responsible for a large majority of outcomes or results. Learn how we can use this insight and the concept to leverage to strengthen our recovery.
Introduction We’ve all had things we wanted to accomplish, goals we set either large or small, and despite that initial drive to get them done we still come up short. New Year's resolutions and the lack of follow-through make it pretty clear that this is not uncommon....
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