Strong communication skills are a necessity regardless of where you are in life. When battling addiction, substances can get in the way of really communicating effectively at work and with family. Treatment programs can really benefit you by helping shift your skills into a new gear. Learn to Listen During therapy and support groups, learn…
Executives are decisive and are used to telling other people how to get the job done. When addiction happens, you may feel powerless. Many people count on you daily to take care of everything and manage large workloads and staff. That is why it is important to learn how to navigate addiction recovery so you…
Recovery is not all good times. Sometimes it is really, really hard. Completing treatment is awesome but your journey has just begun. With the twists and turns bound to come your way, it may feel frustrating or confusing. Learn how to become more pivotal in your own decision-making process to help transform the way you…
There is a common stereotype of creative individuals as dark and brooding, hunched over a desk or canvas. The reality, however, is that creative expression actually makes us happier. The act of expressing that which we cannot articulate opens us up to a new method of communication, allowing us to show our inner thoughts and…
The 12th step of Alcoholics Anonymous states: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs”. As men and women who have experiences the joys of sobriety, we choose to share our experience, strength, and hope with…
Addiction takes so much away from a person yet art and music have the power to transform lives. Exploring recovery through art and music can bring so much positive growth mentally, physically, and spiritually. Explore some ways to grow with creative arts. Breaking Addiction’s Power Art and music therapy can help you overcome so…
Creating a fresh start is never easy. It takes determination and personal fortitude to push through the challenges, both mentally and physically. Like scenes out of a movie, you are the main character in your life story and only you have the power to flip the script to create positive, lasting change. Life Changing…
Early sobriety can feel overwhelming at times. We’ve embarked upon a new life-path, uncertain of what the future holds. Our emotions are heightened, our brains are beginning to heal, and finally, we begin to feel the weight of the external stressors that we ignored in our addiction. Stress, however, can be manageable with a few…
It’s not easy being the boss. In fact, some research shows that depression among CEOs could be double the national level of 20%. While it’s no secret that the life of a CEO is a high-pressure job, many CEOs simply feel they have to “push through” the hard times. In the process of supporting others,…
Once you’ve gotten clean and are starting to get your life back together, you may wonder if you’ll be able to achieve employment. You may be embarrassed of your history and have a rocky resume. However, being an addict alone will not prevent you from being hired. An employer may wonder what you have…