Tag: health
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Navigating Summer Burn Out
Summer brings a unique blend of joy and pressure. The longer days and warmer weather beckon us to socialize, travel, and make the most of every moment. Yet, amidst the excitement, there lies a dangerous trap: the belief that we can—and should—do it all effortlessly. This mindset often leads to being overscheduled, exhausted, and ultimately,…
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The Importance of Rest
In a world where busyness is often glorified and downtime is seen as a luxury, finding true rest has become a challenge for many of us. We often find ourselves turning to things that don’t actually give us rest, such as scrolling through social media, binge-watching TV shows, or getting lost in video games. While…
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The Power of Accountability
Accountability. It’s a word that carries immense weight and significance, especially for those of us in recovery. But accountability isn’t just a cornerstone for people battling addiction—it’s a vital aspect of life that everyone needs. We all have blind spots, thought patterns, and justifications that can lead us down paths we swore we’d never travel…
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The Power of Connection
As we embark on the transformative journey of reclaiming our lives and charting a new path, it becomes abundantly clear that we cannot do this work in isolation. The process of identifying the holes in our thinking, dealing with past trauma, and confronting the shame that binds us is an intricate and often painful undertaking—one…
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Whose Life Are You Living?
In the quest to unravel the lies we’ve come to believe about ourselves, there comes a pivotal moment of reckoning—a moment where we must confront the stark reality of whose life we’ve been living. For too long, many of us have been operating under the assumption that our destiny is preordained, that we are mere…
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Unraveling the Lies
In our journey towards recovery, one of the most profound challenges we face is untangling the web of lies we’ve come to believe about ourselves. These falsehoods, often deeply ingrained and reinforced over time, dictate our behaviors, choices, and interactions, shaping the very core of our identities. Yet, as we navigate the winding path of…
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Recognizing and Managing Reactive Spirals
The journey of recovery and self-awareness is a lifelong process, filled with many nuances and ever-evolving challenges. One of the key aspects of this journey is learning to recognize when we are reacting rather than responding thoughtfully. Today, I want to talk about how to tell when you are reacting, methods to stop the reactive…
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The Hidden Pain Behind Trigger Words
As we journey through recovery, healing, and self-discovery, there are certain words or phrases that can unexpectedly bring back old wounds, triggering intense emotional reactions. Today, I want to talk about these trigger words and phrases and the profound impact they can have on our emotional well-being. The Hidden Pain Behind “You’re Strong”: One phrase…
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Codependency and Finding Liberation
As we continue our journey of embracing our brokenness and seeking redemption, today I want to delve into a topic that hits close to home for many of us: codependency. For me personally, codependency and alcoholism were inseparable companions on my path to self-destruction. It was only through sobriety that I began to unravel the…
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Breaking Free: Liberating Ourselves from the Approval Trap
In our ongoing exploration of embracing our brokenness and finding beauty within it, today I want to delve into a topic that many of us grapple with: seeking the approval of others. This insidious trap can lead us down a path of endless striving, self-doubt, and ultimately, a profound sense of emptiness. The Allure of…
Radiant Redemption 