It takes bravery and strength to face your addiction. It takes courage to speak out about something you’ve hidden for so long. It takes all three multiplied by a factor of ten when your on cable news. But that’s exactly … Continue Reading
Minimize Your Challenges
Sometimes our obstacles seem bigger than they are. We place emphasis on them and give them more importance than they are due. Instead of magnifying your problem, minimize it. Take a 30 year addiction and focus on one day. Don’t … Continue Reading
Sheryl Crow's Huge Lesson
In an interview with WebMD the international recording star Sheryl Crow offers us a valuable life lesson. One she calls “a huge lesson for me.” In her own words “I’ve learned to stop putting everybody before myself and to say … Continue Reading
Purpose Kills Addiction
Jonathan Butler has seen and endured a lot. He overcame a life of drugs, self-destruction, and poverty though spiritual intervention and purpose. The superstar’s music has crossed multiple genre’s from urban, pop, jazz, contemporary, and gospel. He launched the Jonathan … Continue Reading
Help Someone Else First
The holidays are tough for many people, not just those addicted. One of the best ways to help yourself with your problem is to help someone else with theirs first. This takes the focus off of your problem, plus helps … Continue Reading
Resolve Your Trauma Avoid Addiction
Unresolved trauma can lead to all kinds of addiction. Studies show that many addicts experienced a major traumatic event in their lifetime. It is one of the leading causes of drug and alcohol addiction. Seek immediate treatment for any past … Continue Reading
Stay Connected With Others – Avoid Addiction
According to a study by researchers at the College of Natural Sciences in Austin, Texas people who are socially isolated may be more prone to develop an addiction to drugs or alcohol. We are designed to connect and interact with … Continue Reading
Avoid Stress – Avoid Addiction
Most people today understand the negative consequences of to much stress in our lives. How it can dramatically impact your overall health is also well documented. But did you know that stress is a key trigger for most addictions? It … Continue Reading
Face Your Addiction – Don't Fear It
Your addiction won’t magically go away one day. You will eventually have to face your addiction. That is a fact. Yes it takes courage but that courage is in you. Don’t listen to the lies that keep telling you to … Continue Reading
Worry-the True Gateway Drug
I’ve spoken to hundreds of addicts, and one common theme remains true. Worry & stress are usually one of the biggest excuses addicts will use when justifying their use. Any reason to become stressed becomes a reason to use. If … Continue Reading
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