In sobriety, we are tasked with confronting ourselves at the deepest level of our being. We look back on the past harms we have caused others, and often begin looking forward at all the things we are finally able to do in our newfound freedom from...
Mental Health
What is a “Mental Twist”?
Our time in addiction changed the way that we think. Our brains became so accustomed to drugs and alcohol that we began developing uncontrollable cravings. Often, we found out the hard way that, no matter how many times we swore we would not drink...
What Are 4 Ways You Might Be Playing the Victim?
Human beings love to communicate: specifically, they love to talk. One of the biggest mistakes we can make as human beings is to spend a lot of time in conversation that is self-involved without really listening. You may nod your head but really...
How Neurofeedback is Helping People with “Treatment-Resistant” Depression
Recently, a small study was published about neurofeedback and the impact on people’s brains. Neurofeedback is where people concentrate on modifying brainwave patterns which can potentially bring positive treatments to people with many disorders,...
Failure Has a Lot to Teach Us About Success: Here’s Why
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...
What Can Mindfulness Apps Do to Help Me Feel Better?
Mindfulness is everywhere right now. This hot trend is one that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, especially with the advent of new apps for smartphones and tablets which put mindfulness (literally) at your fingertips. This revival, of sorts, is a...
How You Might Be Selling Yourself Short (and How to Stop)
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...
What Are Some Ways to Feng Shui My Space for Some Inner Peace?
People have all different reasons to pursue feng shui in their lives. Maybe you are wanting better health, happier relationships, or just a sanctuary in which to relax and feel at home. Energy flow, furniture arrangement, etc are all part of the...
Is Kindfulness the New Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is a term you may or may not be familiar with but there is a lot of buzz around the benefits of being more mindful. Lower stress, increased productivity, and better overall health are just a few of the noted benefits. The newest...
The Best Treatment is the One You Choose
Just as addiction is unique to the person experiencing it, treatment should also be tailored to that person, too. There are many treatment options and the new way of treating people with addiction is to provide individualized care. By choosing a...