Treatment is a great place for many people to experience recovery for the first time. Feelings of anxiousness and fear are common and may take the form of dread at what lies ahead as you think about what is coming down the road. Trying to find the silver lining it in all can be daunting…
If you have ever seen the holiday movie, “Elf,” you might remember a line that says “smiling’s my favorite!” Few people argue that smiling is bad for you because there are so many positive benefits to smiling. Even if it is not your favorite thing to do, it can greatly improve your mood and enhance…
Now you have made the choice to get sober and give up drugs and alcohol, all you want to do is stay on the straight and narrow. Somewhere deep down you believe this can happen if you strive for perfection, but another part of you might waver. Fear can creep in that mistakes might happen…
Everyone wants ‘the good life,’ whatever that means. It seems like everything nowadays is about attaining the best life possible, the best body ever, the most satisfaction with your life ever. How much more satisfied we are is not likely packaged up as neatly as everyone wants to suggest. The humanities are one way people…
One huge roadblock to success is not failure itself, but fear of failure. Fear of failure is often worse than failing because it keeps you from reaching your full potential. Researchers have found that success in the face of failure comes from focusing on the results rather than trying not to fail. It’s really about…
Have you noticed how likely it is that we share success stories but are not so sure about sharing failures? It is easy to attribute our own success to our brilliance but lack abilities to see outside circumstances beyond our control. This is called the ‘Fundamental Attribution Error,’ and it can fundamentally shift how you…
Health trends are always the rage it seems, especially at the start of a new year. New habits are not necessarily a bad thing but most people fail to deliver on their own promises to get (and stay) healthy. Some health trends are here to stay while others are mere fads, and may not even…
Generation Z in the workforce presents many challenges for recruiters and employers. Roughly born between the mid-90s to around 2010, this generation of workers are much different than the Baby Boomers who are retiring in record numbers. Learn more about Generation Z and how to adapt to their work style in the business world. Tips…
Digital transformation is the wave of the future. Whether a company is digitizing a process, organization, or an entire operation, likely this is happening all around you without you even being aware. The failure to adapt to hyperconnectivity is considered a big threat organizationally. Learning some tips for moving past failure of the digital transformation…
When a loved one is in recovery, you can feel like life just stops for a moment. The relationship may be familial, friendly, or an intimate partner but distrust and hurt can linger on both sides regardless of the type of relationship. Finding proactive steps to improve the relationship can really benefit both people, now…