choicehealthintegrated Recovery is about gaining the freedom to live the life you want. Obviously, staying clean and sober is the first step to creating this freedom, but it is not the only one. We must fundamentally transform our thoughts, decisions, and actions to earn the true greatness a life free from drugs and alcohol offers. n … Read more
“I understood myself only after I destroyed myself. And only in the process of fixing myself did I know who I really was.” – Anonymousn nWhen I was young, I used to love the being in the sun. I cherished the feeling of warmth on my skin and reveled in a great sense of pride … Read more
Making it a great day is one of the many choices we can make each day, but it takes more than a simple statement to make it happen. We must engage in activities that are purposeful and will move our lives in the direction we want them to go. It is a strategic choice and … Read more
Observations of what is good or bad can be valuable as we mold ourselves into who we want to be, but only if we recognize what we actually have control over. If we lose this awareness and start trying to change things out of our control, we will bring dysfunction and misery into our lives.n … Read more
It is our actions that define us, not our thoughts. The power of the mind is incredible, and sometimes, unfortunately, its power is used against us. We can be persuaded to believe the negative thoughts that roll around in our head and mistakenly base our identity and future on who these thoughts make us out … Read more
The chance to do the next right thing is all we are entitled to, regardless of the successes we achieve or how far we fall. The more we appreciate this fact, the simpler life becomes and the easier it is to find peace and satisfaction.n n n nEntitlement is a feeling that we are owed … Read more
At times do you wish you could fast-forward to the next moment in life because the present one is too uncomfortable? While thoughts like these are human, they can become detrimental if too frequent and used inappropriately. n n n n A desire to fast-forward to the next moment means we are missing the wonderment … Read more
Question: What is the value of defining your purpose in life? n n Answer: When you are living your purpose, you feel content; that is, you find peace in the present moment and happiness in the movements and trajectory of your life. n n n n A purpose is more powerful than the negative thoughts … Read more
Who do you listen to? Are you willing to take advice from these individuals, even if it isn’t necessarily what you want to hear? How about if they suggest you make a habit or behavioral change, how do you react to that? n n n n The answers to these questions are important because they … Read more