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…
Whether breakfast is really the most important meal of the day is up for question. Some experts think it is, some don’t. Some people eat breakfast, others skip it or just drink a smoothie. Skipping meals has become part of our fast food culture, a way of life. Some research suggests fasting can be good…
Athletes who are driven to succeed may also be driven towards addiction. That is not to say all athletes succumb to addictive tendencies but temptation to stay on top of the game can often push people into dark corners of addiction to find ways of keeping that edge strong. Helping athletes recover from addiction takes…
Workplace wellness programs are on the rise across corporate America. Companies are finding that it helps boost productivity and profit margins when people feel better. One of the first studies to show a direct link between workplace wellness programs and improved employee well-being and increased employee productivity was recently released which looks at the benefits…
Trust is one of the first things to go when a loved one struggles with addiction. When trust is gone, it can be hard for you to trust that person again. While recovery is about picking up the pieces, for everyone else it is like trying to weather a storm and come out the other…
It may be hard to believe but compassion is difficult to build into the business world. It is not the first thing people think of when building corporate culture as some managers fear showing too much kindness is perceived as weakness. Others feel it may not be very productive. In spite of concerns, evidence suggests…
Life is like one giant chess board and people are the chess pieces. The game of chess is just like life; lots of moving parts, a puzzle to figure out the next step with lots of strategy to figure it all out. The goal is ultimately to win the game but the game of life…
People can breakthrough in business and life but it takes perseverance, strategy, and determination. Oftentimes you might expect it to come easier than it does but sometimes it just takes awhile longer. Having a strategy can help develop muscles for the journey. Get a Breakthrough To get to that breakthrough you are seeking, and success,…
Holding on to let go is possibly one of the hardest things you can do in addiction recovery. When you reach the end of yourself and finally admit the need for help, there is a time you will wonder what is next. Letting go seems to be all you are doing for so long that…
The holidays are approaching fast and furious. This season can be really bittersweet if you have expectations. Sometimes this can lead to bitterness and disappointment. The holidays should be a fun time, but it often can feel stressful. Letting go of comparison to how things should be is helpful but so is socializing and seeing…