The Need for Drama

The Need for Drama

Admitting that you have a problem with an addiction of any kind can be difficult and embarrassing. 

In order to avoid this humiliation and to avoid admitting that he has to change his ways, an addict or alcoholic will resort to deflection and misdirection in an attempt to cast the blame off of himself and onto someone or something else. 

Teaching Yourself Self-Respect with Cooking

Teaching Yourself Self-Respect with Cooking

How do you feed yourself? 

The answer is, of course, more than just “I use a fork.” There are many things we do throughout the day that reflect the level of respect we have for ourselves and eating is one of them. Consuming nutrient-rich foods that fuel the body and maintain energy is one of the most important and most intimate things we do to stay alive and so many people completely disrespect themselves with sloppy eating habits and unhealthy food. 

The Reality of Cell Phone Addiction

The Reality of Cell Phone Addiction

We’re always hesitant to give credence to the idea that something like using a digital device has the addictive capacity of powerful narcotics because the experience is clearly different, but addiction is addiction and there’s no denying the fact that we people of the modern world have an unhealthy relationship with our mobile devices.

Exercising Tips for Newbies in Recovery

Exercising Tips for Newbies in Recovery

Part of your recovery and possibly part of your new year’s resolution is to take better care of yourself with a regular regiment of exercise. It’s tough to initiate a regular fitness routine if you’re not used to the level of activity but it is possible. Despite all those thoughts racing through your head worrying about what you look like sweating it out in the gym or how long you’ll stick with it, just take the first step and follow these 5 steps to stay committed.

1. Remember Your Reasons

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