Recovery is not easy. It takes hard work, mental toughness, and a strong support group. Nothing weakens your recovery faster than negative people. They drain you of both strength and motivation. Those new in recovery are highly vulnerable to both … Continue Reading
Relapse Is Just A Bruise, Not A Tattoo
Addiction experts note that relapse is not uncommon. The reality of recovery is that many people experience relapse at various points along the road to recovery. No doubt relapse hits you hard, but remember recovery is about progression not perfection. … Continue Reading
Your Beliefs Are Self Fulfilling – So Believe In Yourself
Henry Ford once said “whether you think you can or your think you can’t, you’re right.” Your belief systems govern your thoughts, words, and actions. And you will never achieve success in life without action. Thoughts are powerful! If you … Continue Reading
Recovery Is Not A Credit Card, It Has No Limits
When you choose recovery your choosing a life of unlimited potential. Addiction left unchecked limits everything in your life. Your finances, relationships, emotions, health, and spirituality are all maxed out. Your addiction consumes and spends it all. Only in recovery … Continue Reading
Toxic or True Friends? Recovery Reveals The Truth
For people struggling with an addiction, a healthy friendship can be instrumental in long term recovery. Just as a toxic relationship can easily lead to relapse. It is crucial for people in recovery to discern between those two types of … Continue Reading
Focus On Your Recovery & You'll Recover
The key to success in life is focus. Apple founder Steve Jobs said focus means “saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are.” When billionaires Warren Buffet and Bill Gates were asked to choose one word that … Continue Reading
Rediscover Your Purpose & Stay In Recovery
You need to believe that you were created for something awesome. The meaning of your life is to find your purpose, your gift, your talent. We all have been given one by the grace of God. Some of you have … Continue Reading
Quit Fooling Yourself! Get Help & Get Sober
At some point you need to quit fooling yourself and get help. Until you admit you have a problem and face up to it, things will only get worse as you dive deeper into your addiction. Maybe you can “control” … Continue Reading
Don't Live In A Van Down By The River – Just Say No
In late 1997 American comedian Chris Farley died as the result of a drug overdose. His role as a motivational speaker on a SNL skit was truly hilarious. Hired by parents to inspire their children to seek excellence and stay … Continue Reading
All of Us Are Addicted to Something
Everyday I hear from people all over the country who tell me I don’t have an addiction problem. “I don’t smoke, drink, or due drugs” they often say. The stigma of the word addiction blinds them so much that they … Continue Reading