When you’re taking steps toward leading a sober life, or recovery from any negative addiction, having an addiction to success can work in your favor. Although addictions are often thought of as a negative thing, being driven to succeed can help you achieve your goals in recovery. The key is to balance your ambition with self-care and quality time with others. Continue reading
When you are in recovery, you have to take things one day at a time. When you wake up, you have to think that today is going to be a good day. But in addition to just thinking it, there are steps and actions you can take to help maximize the chances of your day being a good one. Aside from surrendering to your higher power, here are four tips that can help to make your day a great one. Continue reading
Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, belief and faith are quite different. Belief is a necessary precursor to faith, but there is more to it than that. Here’s what you need to know about the distinction between the two and how you can use both of them to live a life in recovery and achieve sober living. Continue reading
With the new year upon us, many people have resolutions they’re working on. Some of the most common resolutions include eating healthy, exercising more and breaking addictions that they may have. Unfortunately, while people make these resolutions, they often have an “I’ll start tomorrow” mindset. It is often commonly known as a defect of character called “procrastination” and a deadly sin known as “sloth” They may have every intention of completing their goal, but then they get busy and figure they will just start tomorrow instead. If you are making resolutions, here are a few tips to break out of this “I’ll start tomorrow” mentality. Continue reading
Congratulations…and welcome to 2018…You made it!! It’s a new year, and for many people, it is a period of self-reflection and an opportunity to set goals for the future. If you are currently in recovery from addiction or clean and sober, you have a lot to reflect on, to be proud of and look forward to in the new year. But for many people, especially those in recovery, looking at the past year can be challenging. Here are a few tips on how to love yourself and be proud in the new year. Continue reading
Knowing that you have an addiction and getting help for it is the best New Year’s resolution you can give yourself. Becoming Clean and sober, obstinate or in recovery from any addiction gives you a chance to adopt a healthier lifestyle and live up to your full potential. Whether you’re the one struggling with addiction or you have a loved one who is going through this, keep the following information in mind this holiday season as we start a new year. Sobriety makes the greatest New Year’s resolution. Continue reading
Our “Sober for the Holidays” Classic Re-Posted
I’m dreaming of a clean and sober Christmas just like the ones I used to know
Where I don’t DUI and the stars shine so big and bright for you and I
Where the treetops glisten and my family can’t wait to love and listen
I’m dreaming of a program where the 12 steppers listen to a wise sober older that go on a glisten
Where my eyes are a twinkle and I don’t go tweaking to a crinkle and a wrinkle
Where we all can share what is so dear in the Hanukkah flair and holiday cheer
Where every holiday card I write is for 24’ more to shine so bright just like the ones I used to know
I’m dreaming of being sober and not falling over… where the treetops glisten and I don’t go slippin and sniffin
Where children shout with joy to get a new toy and sober bell rides make for warm family nights
I’m dreaming of a clean and sober Christmas with every holiday card I write
may your days be sober… nights be merry… bringing you all a miracle fairy
We thank you for being you and many blessings to You… Just for Today and everyday from your friends at – My 12 Step Store
Our store sells everything from medallions and jewelry to books and plaques. Visit our website to view our current inventory today. www.my12stepstore
During a time when so many have experienced some combination of excitement, joy, gratitude, rage, fear and frustration in finding holiday gifts for other, it seems appropriate to pause and ask; Where did the practice and tradition of giving Christmas and holiday presents come from?
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There doesn’t seem to be any real or easy answer. We believe or maybe we like to think. Giving a gift at Christmas time is an expression of gratitude of your own life and the life your giving a gift to. Maybe your grateful for the time you share together, respect for how your connected in life or how you have made a difference in each other’s life. Maybe it’s all the above or simply because you can and because you want to. Sometimes it’s also because someone gives you a gift and want to give them something back.
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Well, whatever you decide about the tradition we have some great last-minute gifts that can help express your love and gratitude. We even have one that can instantly be emailed to someone. Whether it’s a friend, family member or someone very special to you, we have the best collection of Recovery gifts for all your loved ones.
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A popular www.my12stepstore.com gift today is a Recovery gift card. What was once thought of as a last-resort gift because you didn’t have time to shop has now become the popular “Great Gift”. It allows you to be thoughtful in remembering something special about a person and allowing them to make the specifics in selecting their own product, style and color choice for such gifts as medallions, T-shirts, Hoodies, books and many other gift options. We offer recovery Gifts cards for any amount from $10.00 – $400.00 and it can be emailed instantly to the recipient email you provide complete with gift message.
The holiday season can be enhanced when in recovery from addiction whether its drugs, alcohol, food or some other addiction. You can celebrate the holidays with your friends and family without being under the influence of anything that can alter your mood or cause others to not want to be around you.But, staying sober and keeping to a food plan during the holiday season is not always an easy fete. Continue reading
I’m dreaming of a clean and sober Christmas just like the ones I used to know
Where I don’t DUI and the stars shine so big and bright for you and I
Where the treetops glisten and my family can’t wait to love and listen
I’m dreaming of a program where the 12 steppers listen to a wise sober older that go on a glisten
Where my eyes are a twinkle and I don’t go tweaking to a crinkle and a wrinkle
Where we all can share what is so dear in the Hanukkah flair and holiday cheer
Where every holiday card I write is for 24’ more to shine so bright just like the ones I used to know
I’m dreaming of being sober and not falling over… where the treetops glisten and I don’t go slippin and sniffin
Where children shout with joy to get a new toy and sober bell rides make for warm family nights
I’m dreaming of a clean and sober Christmas with every holiday card I write
may your days be sober… nights be merry… bringing you all a miracle fairy
We thank you for being you and many blessings to You… Just for Today and everyday from your friends at – My 12 Step Store
Our store sells everything from medallions and jewelry to books and plaques. Visit our website to view our current inventory today. www.my12stepstore
