Topic: maintaining sobriety

I might have attributed it to the fabled ‘runner’s high’ had I not met so many dedicated runners who denied experiencing one–

What do you intend to prove, anyway, and to whom? That you can stay sober, or that you can drink again?

Stress builds up beneath your awareness. Then it passes a certain level and suddenly, you’re really aware of it.

We recognize that for some, change can be really difficult. Good intentions aren’t enough.

The benefits needn’t be long-lasting, just readily accessible when you discover you need them.

I must take responsibility for the ways I acted and the things I did. Then, I must ask if there is anything I can do to make these mistakes right.

There will be times where you catch yourself lying either in your head or to somebody– fix it, there is major growth there when you do.

For most of us, personal risk management boils down to inserting a process of logical reasoning between the desire and the action.

It’s difficult to gab or text with your friends or play Candy Crush while you’re struggling to assume the yoga position.

Rebuilding trust is no easy feat but if you have a friend or family member willing to let you crash on the couch, you will have to do just that temporarily.