Everyday, we win. Whether it’s something seemingly as small as waking up early enough to grab a coffee or something as big as accomplishing a …
Finding Ways to Channel Our Emotions
We’re not always going to be happy. This shouldn’t come as a surprise for most of us. What may come as a surprise, however, is …
Justin McMillen on That Sober Guy Podcast
Justin McMillen, founder and CEO of Tree House Recovery, and Neil Trusso, Tree House’s Physical Empowerment Director, sat down with Shane Ramer of That Sober …
How Being Fully Present Can Enhance Our Lives
It is perhaps obvious that we can only live in the present moment and not in the past or the future, but if you really …
It’s All in the Team: Why Having Others to Rely On Makes Us Stronger
Most guys in America grow up with the message that strong men go it alone. Whether we learn it from The Man with No Name, …
Pushing Our Limits to Become Stronger
Pushing our limits is not something we naturally like to do. Our instincts tell us to play it safe and keep something in reserve. For …
Living the Life We Want to Have
When you’re just starting out in recovery, the life you want can seem very far from the life you have. Addiction erodes your self-esteem, drains …
Natural Education: Using Nature to Slow Down, Learn, and Reflect
Throughout human history, hardly any of us have lived in cities. The 10,000 years or so that we’ve been farming accounts for only about a …
Enhancing Our Mental Strength During Workouts
Staying fit is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Working out strengthens your muscles, your cardiovascular system, your bones, and your …
Resolve vs. Evolve
In theory, New Year’s resolutions are a great way to promise ourselves that we’re going to do something better next year. Whether that “something” is …