If you’re one of the several million people ready to ditch the booze this January, you are in good company. Dry January, as it’s formally called, has become extremely popular over the past several years, and for good reason. As the holidays start to wind down, you may be looking back on the past few months at your overindulgences and welcome a clean slate. This is the perfect time to start the New year (and the new decade) off right!...
Have you’ve been pondering the question, “what’s my purpose in life?” If so, you’re not alone. Most people have asked this question several times. Do you fear that you may never find it? Word Hippo dictionary defines the word purpose as: An intention in which something is hoped to be accomplished. The reason for which something or someone is used or suited for. One of my favorite books that define purpose is, “If You Want to Walk on Water, You Need...
There are some things you just should never say to a non-drinker. The reason WHY someone is choosing not to drink is private to them and varies from recovery, diet choice, religious reasons, or just because they don’t like alcohol. If you don’t want to appear ignorant, inconsiderate, or embarrassing to yourself, consider refraining from the following: Come on; you can have just one! - Having just one maybe like having 10 for the person. Would you tell an obese...
Many adults that drink alcohol could easily fall into the gray area category. They experience similarities regarding their inner conflicts and struggles. Most are overworked, overstressed, and pulled in many directions. In other words, they lack having work/life balance and joy in their lives. Some are searching for a life purpose. Some have very little to no self-love or respect or carrying around unresolved childhood trauma. Men and women that fall into the gray area tend not to drink at...
From Thanksgiving turkeys to holiday decorations, it seems the moment the calendar nears the end of November, we’re in stress mode to “get it all done”. We run around like crazy monkeys trying to accomplish every task in front of us. It’s exhausting! When you’re hyper-stressed, what is it that you’re doing to relieve the overwhelmed feeling? Are you snapping back at loved ones in anger? Perhaps are you eating too many cookies or desserts? Are you drinking more than...
The beauty of the changing leaves and cooler temperatures are signs that we are entering into a new season. As nature moves into hibernation and rest, we tend to do the same. We snuggle under our warm blankets, eat abundantly, and spend time relaxing with friends and family. The official holiday season is just around the corner. As we near the end of 2019 and get ready to enter the new year, we have the chance to do things differently....
What do you do when life happens? Just when you think things are going well for you in life, it happens. Something doesn’t go your way. How do you respond? What is your response? If you’re like most people, it’s anger, frustration, disappointment, sadness and a myriad of other emotions. But what if you knew it was supposed to be that way? What would you think then? Would you be accepting of this? What do you do when life happens?...
As a busy professional, are you experiencing a tremendous amount of stress in your daily life, both at home and in your work? If you just answered yes in your mind, how are you dealing with that stress? What are you using, doing, or reaching for when you experience those tough moments? What I’ve found in working with clients and in my own life is that the behaviors we typically engage in to relieve stress can oftentimes become addictive and...
This week's blog is by our guest blogger, Courtney Baron of Revitalizing Hope. Courtney is an active blogger and supporter of women in recovery. A year ago I found myself laying on my living room floor staring blankly at the ceiling as tears ran down my face. I was defeated. I was less than six months into the official launch of my marketing business and I had already failed, or that is what I told myself at least. I fell...
When you are carrying the weight of worry, stress, fear and overwhelm, your life can be quite messy. How are you supposed to handle these times? If you are like most people, you were never taught the “how”. Our brains are wired to be reactive in a fearful situation. It’s our fight or flight response. This is a good thing as we need to be reactive when our life is in danger. But in everyday living, this response tends to...
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