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In recent years, emotional intelligence has gotten a lot more attention. We’ve gotten used to the idea that cognitive intelligence is an important predictor of

Microdosing is the practice of taking small doses of psychedelics such as LSD or psilocybin in order to treat conditions such as addiction, anxiety, or

Healthy boundaries comprise all the limits we set to protect our physical, emotional, and mental health. Boundaries protect us from harm in the obvious ways–from

By now, most of us are familiar with some of the unintended consequences of the massive overprescription of opioids. Millions of people who would not

Alright, it’s time to talk about what is undoubtedly the most exciting topic you will investigate in this or any other lifetime: Cleaning house. Okay,

Without making assumptions about your character, let’s assume you—the reader—are a decently good person. Nobody’s perfect, but hey, for the sake of this blog, we’ll

From the controversial “sober curious” movement to declining alcohol revenue, alcohol abstinence is on the rise, it seems. While many of the people who benefit

Throughout our journey to become sober, we are usually in a cycle of reward-punishment-reward-punishment-craving-reward-punishment, and so on in perpetuity. The standard accompanying feeling through it

In general, those of us who have struggled with addiction remember with visceral clarity the day we became sober for good. Though we may remember

The adventure of life offers all of the conditions for us to have amazing experiences, and yet how often to those adventures get the best

Getting your wellness in order—and prioritizing it—is essential for long-term sobriety. Whether you’re coming off your first (and hopefully last) rehab stay, or if you

In essence, when you’re learning how to live life sober, you’re “relearning” the tools you may have let lapse during the course of your addiction.

It’s often said that the difference between listening and hearing is vast. Listening is simply perceiving sound that is occurring. Hearing is absorbing what is

Recovery at nearly every level is about some sort of letting go, of purging unnecessary baggage and the fetters of addiction. To steal a quote

Exploring personality changes during addiction and recovery. Self-awareness is key. When we start recovery, it’s normal to wonder how we will change. Oftentimes, much of

Hypnotherapy, also known as hypnosis, is often glorified in television and movies. It’s depicted as a trance state where the person being hypnotized is under

Addressing skepticism about talk therapy. Therapy, specifically talk therapy like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become mainstream. We see therapy sessions depicted all the time

How to navigate the world of multitasking and prioritize self-care.  In a world of overstimulation, iPhones, and constant distractions, “business” is often worn as a

Ease your way into a calm mind. Meditation is often touted as one of the most simple and beneficial practices we can engage in. It

Certain social situations are nervewracking for everyone. However, when nervousness becomes social anxiety, it’s time to look at the situation more closely. It’s completely natural