Everyone experiences fear to some degree but fears vary greatly from person to person. One person may not think twice about skydiving but feel terrified …
3 Ways to Improve Your Self-awareness
Self-awareness is the beginning of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, broadly speaking, comprises self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. All of these parts are important …
Why the Holidays Are Hard for Recovery
The holidays are often a challenging time for people recovering from addiction but with a little awareness and foresight, you can stay sober and have …
What to Eat for Better Mental Health
Addiction and mental health issues often go together. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than half of adults and more than 60 …
How Grounding Can Relieve Anxiety
Substance use disorders and anxiety often go together. One large study of more than 43,000 people found that nearly 18 percent of respondents with a …
3 Tips for Dealing with Shame
Shame is a common feeling among people with substance use issues. Many substance use issues begin as a way of self-medicating emotional pain or other …
What Do You Do When Life Feels Out of Control?
Everyone feels out of control sometimes, whether they have too much going on, aren’t feeling great, or are just lost amid the general confusion of …
Investing in Yourself
Many men have a curious blind spot when it comes to investing. We’ll spend months trying to figure out the perfect car or house to …
Why a Healthy Gut Matters
There are now quite a few studies that show eating healthy can reduce your risk of depression and anxiety, two of the most commonly co-occurring …
3 Mental Traps to Avoid
There are plenty of mistakes to avoid when recovering from addiction. Some of them include not treating co-occurring mental health issues, continuing to spend time …