Tag Archives: recovery
Spring into a 4th Step Inventory
As you begin your journey into your new life, you’ll take certain steps to build a new reality. As part of the 12 Step Process, you will reach step Four in the Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Step Program. This step requires you … Continue reading
How to Manage Guilt During Recovery?
Guilt is an emotion almost everyone has felt at some point in time due to doing or saying things that hurt us or others. On one side, guilt can be helpful because it shows you recognize that your behavior was … Continue reading
How to Celebrate Special Recovery Moments in a Pandemic
It takes time, effort, and determination to stay sober and succeed in recovering from an addiction. There will be ups and downs in your recovery journey with many obstacles to overcome. That’s why it’s important to celebrate milestones along the … Continue reading
3 Things to Share with Your Sponsor
Recovery is a journey, but it’s not something you need to do alone. When getting sober, it’s important to have a sponsor who you trust. These individuals typically have many years of experience in sobriety and look to help others reach … Continue reading
Celebrating Women in Recovery
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women and women in recovery. In this post, we’ll explore three ways to help women in sobriety. Remember, an alcoholic can get help and deserves help, according to the National Council on Alcoholism and … Continue reading
How to Prepare for a Work Interview
Job interviews can be daunting at any time, but even more so during recovery and add to that a pandemic. By preparing for your work interview in advance, you stand a better chance of making a good impression on your … Continue reading
Being of Service to Others
Success is so much more than the money or things you accrue in life. To be truly successful in life, you need to be fulfilled. Fulfillment can be found in service to others. There’s nothing more satisfying than sharing your … Continue reading
Saying I Love You on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time to share your feelings with someone you romantically love, especially if the holiday is so close at hand. Taking the plunge to say “I love you” could be the beginning of a beautiful life … Continue reading
Equality, Covid-19, and Addiction: What It All Means
What would Eleanor Roosevelt say about human rights and the world today? Would she be pleased? Or would she chastise us? Probably the latter. The former First Lady was one of several stakeholders worldwide who drafted and signed the Universal Declaration … Continue reading
Dating in Recovery and COVID
Dating can be difficult enough without adding recovery and a pandemic to the mix. If you’re open to changing your dating habits and methods to find the love of your life, however, dating can be special during these perilous times. … Continue reading