How Not to be a Grump in Your Recovery

The 4 relationship stances and how to change a negative view towards life and other people ___ You have a natural stance that you take towards your relationships and towards yourself. When you are in recovery, relationships are more important than ever. It doesn’t matter whether you are recovering from addiction or from mental illness. … More How Not to be a Grump in Your Recovery

Your Best Might Be the Enemy of What is Good for You Right Now

For article on how writer’s block taught me 10 things about recovery, click on the photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest … More Your Best Might Be the Enemy of What is Good for You Right Now

10 Things I Learned About Recovery from My Experience With Writer’s Block

How can you make your recovery plateau an opportunity to grow deeper? ___ Right now, I’ve got a serious case of writer’s block. It may not seem like it, because I publish one new piece every day. After two years of writing this blog, I have a few strategies that I use when I have … More 10 Things I Learned About Recovery from My Experience With Writer’s Block

10 Rules That Guarantee Unhappiness in Your Relationships and Your Work

“It’s not my fault” is just one way to guarantee unhappiness in our relationships, our work and in life. ___ Unhappiness. It’s probably the opposite of what you want in your life and in your relationships. It is easy to fall into patterns that lead to unhappy relationships and unhealthy dynamics in your life.  There … More 10 Rules That Guarantee Unhappiness in Your Relationships and Your Work