Video Summary In this video, I document my, "somewhat unconventional means of remaining clean and sober." I say it's somewhat unconventional because my life is rooted in the concept of long-term recovery from drugs and alcohol despite not using traditional programs...
Personal Development Articles
10 Powerful Books About Recovery Every Addict Should Read
Books are like windows into the lives of others, offering us a glimpse into their journeys, their struggles, and their victories. They're not just ink on paper; they're lifelines, guiding us through the stormy seas of our own experiences. In the realm of recovery from...
Setting Powerful Goals In Recovery (A Pragmatic Approach)
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: Unlock the Power of Leverage
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.
5 Daily Habits To Improve Your Life
Forming a healthy daily routine is hard. Life moves fast, our responsibilities always seem to be piling up, and we are now more than ever tempted by endless distractions. We often don’t feel like we have enough time to add more things into our schedule, and maybe for...
The Power of Reframing
Life's fuckin' hard. There's no ifs, ands, or buts about that. We are born, spend a number of years on this earth that could be labeled as 'to be determined,' face a lot of uncertainty throughout, eat a lot of shit along the way, and then we die. That's okay though,...
8 Life Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier
Life lessons are the bits and pieces of information we gain from life experiences about how the world works, how people behave, and how we should act. Some of them come in a flash while others might take years to fully comprehend. Some can be rather minor in impact...
Mindsets To Help You In Recovery (And In Life)
Mindsets are simply a set of beliefs and values that shape the way we view the world. When in active addiction, it's likely that we held beliefs about ourselves and the world around us that were detrimental to our lives. Constant excessive drinking and drug use breeds...
Daily Routines And The Power Of Habits
Introduction What we do each and every day, our routine, is one of the most important aspects of our lives. Since so many of these activities are mundane and sometimes performed without even thinking about them, this importance often gets overlooked. But the things we...
Self-Discipline Vs. Motivation: Why One Leads to Success and the Other to Failure
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....