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June 19

Okay, you’ve heard it before, don’t get into a relationship within the first year of recovery. In matters of the heart sobriety and especially early sobriety can be devastating. Carl and Chelsea talk about early recovery, marriage, relationships, etc. It’s not always pretty…

The following is an excerpt from Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering by Dr. Peg O’Connor.

Chapter 20 of the Living Sober BOOK -Remembering Your Last Drunk - This week, we dive into the Living Sober Book again! We look at the impact that just one drink can have on our lives, not just today, but the bigger picture. We talk about thinking the drink all the way through, playing the tape forward, and all those other concepts. Don’t forget to check out Season 2, Step 1! And Rate and REVIEW!

Are you lacking inspiration in your life? Do you forget why you get out of bed in the morning? Is a lack of inspiration zapping you of all your energy, creativity, and motivation?

Chapter 19 of the Living Sober BOOK - Being Grateful - Well, here we are again! One of those dang gratitude episodes that Carl always complains about. It’s like going to a meeting in a really shitty mood only to hear everyone talk about how damn grateful they are! Ugh! Nothing worse than that! Oh well… ho-hum. ;) Don’t forget to like, subscribe, etc. Yadda-yadda.

I alter my perspective of the world each day. I find wonder in familiar things and recognize the extraordinary nature of ordinary events.

How to Overcome the Worst of Your Day and Recover From It Quickly

It's a bad day. You know the kind: no matter how hard you try, nothing seems to work out the way you want. Yes, we've all been there, and we know how it feels.

Sometimes, it’s just nice to have fun. But, there are days when I get so caught up in my thoughts. My thoughts run... “I am not learning enough, not doing enough, not progressing in areas I would like to.” But then I begin to look back and reflect on what I have achieved.

Research now shows that acknowledging and expressing gratitude can alleviate depression. Complete the following activity – do it regularly for best results.

How do you show your gratitude to those you love in a unique way? Simply saying thank you is not enough. A spoken or written thank you note is not the only option.

If fear gets out of control, it can take over and prevent us from enjoying life. When we’re consumed by fear, we can’t be present for others or do the things we love. Overwhelming fear affects our health, zaps our strength, makes it difficult to concentrate, and robs us of sleep.

Work, family, financial challenges, Covid-19, even going to the dentist, and all the other stressors in the world can really take a toll on one’s emotional awareness. It’s not easy to be happy and enjoy life if your emotional health isn’t at a high level. However, while many of life’s ups and downs are beyond our control, many things are within our control.

Expressing gratitude can be difficult for some people. Oftentimes, gratitude is mixed in with other feelings like jealousy, envy, embarrassment, or insecurity. Why? Because it can be humbling to admit that we need help from others.