We know that most people are in denial regarding their addiction. Many fear judgement and thus avoid asking for help. Some need to lose everything before admitting they have a problem. Others realize soon after a few bad experiences. The … Continue Reading
Help Your Friend Say No To An Addiction
We are all addicted to something whether we want to admit it or not. Drugs, alcohol, prescription pills, smoking, food, the list is endless. Our friends see our destructive habits even when we fail to recognize or admit them ourselves. … Continue Reading
Recovery Is A Journey Not A Destination
Recovery is a daily choice. It’s a lifelong journey, not a destination. If you are in recovery from addiction, you’ve already figured out that the one (destructive) thing you’ve spent a lifetime loving is gone. Your biggest challenge now is … Continue Reading
The Journey Of A Thousand Miles
The quote “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step” from Lao Tzu teaches us that you are a work in progress. It doesn’t happen overnight. You will get there a little at a time, not all at … Continue Reading
A Simple Way To Say No To Depression or Anxiety
“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present.” Lao Tzu. The past is the past and you … Continue Reading
Empower Yourself To Take Action
Nothing will happen in your life until you decide to take action and move towards to your goal. The difference between who you are and who you want to be is What You Do! Robert Downey Jr speaking on his … Continue Reading
Rich Jones Ending His Addiction and Yours
Want to know how to end your addiction? In Part 2 of a 3 part series Rich Jones Executive Director of FAVOR Greenville SC talks about overcoming his addiction and the keys to success in overcoming yours!
We Are All Addicted to Something
People often associate alcohol or drug abuse when they hear the word addiction. Yet addiction affects us all. People can be addicted to money, fame, debt, sex, social media, or another person as deeply as they become addicted to substances … Continue Reading
The Greater the Obstacle, the more Glory in Overcoming
Depression is a disease that can be as deadly as any other. Do not make the mistake of belittling it. Treat it like any other disease and get help. Do things that make you feel good & realize that it … Continue Reading
Everything You Want Is On The Other Side Of Fear
Is fear holding you back? Is your fear real or is it False Evidence Appearing Real? Should we be fearful of touching a hot stove, of course. But that shouldn’t prevent you from learning how to cook. Guess what you … Continue Reading