There is much variation when it comes to human beings and their interests, preferences, habits, and abilities. There is a fabric that weaves itself throughout …
Redefining Our Best Moments
You’ll hear a lot of catch phrases, mantras, slogans, and flat out cliches in recovery. One of the more well rehearsed sentiments is the idea …
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 …
The Freedom to Live
Addiction is debilitating. It doesn’t just force us to pursue a substance relentlessly, but it requires that we make sacrifices that can reduce our lives …
Fitness Works: How Fitness Develops a Desire for Healthy Living
Author Charles Duhigg literally wrote the book on habits. One especially powerful concept he identified is what he calls keystone habits. Keystone habits give you …
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 …
Creating a Routine for Happiness
If happiness ran on a schedule, it likely wouldn’t make us feel as good as it does. That doesn’t mean, however, that we can’t create …
How to Stay Positive
Attitude is one of the biggest factors of everything we do in life, and when it comes to addiction recovery, the importance of the right …
Doing the Winter Cali Style
Winters are a drag for many people. The shorter days and colder weather make it harder to get out in the fresh air and sunshine. …