If we are honest with ourselves and really think about what we are doing when we purport to be listening to others when they are …
Executing Action Without Expecting Results
For those of us who weren’t raised with a high value put into the adoption of faith, the notion of managing our expectations can be …
Adopting Assertiveness Pt II
A practical way in which we can begin to understand how we can improve our interactions with others is to first see how we typically …
Identifying Our Inner Critics
Each and every one of us has experienced that nagging internal voice that criticizes all the ways in which we could’ve performed better, should’ve said …
What Is A Higher-Order Purpose and Why Do I Need One?
Before we discuss the necessity of a higher-order purpose in the context of recovering from addiction, let’s first examine what a lower-order purpose is and …
Embracing The “Hero” Myth
Since the earliest recorded history of mankind, we have created stories that represent themes and motifs of our collective experiences which, if examined thoroughly, can …
Resentment as a Key Contributor to Relapse
An important aspect of any relapse prevention program is the ability to understand and identify the precursors to relapse. While many factors could be looked …
Power Vs. Competence Pt. II
Conversely, we can also imagine the manager who demands that deadlines are met on time, that projects are of adequate quality, and who does so …
Power Vs. Competence
The experience of early sobriety is often wrought with anxiety, stress, and a sense of a lack of control over us and our lives. Because …