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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.

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.

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.

Consistent gratitude is one of the most powerful tools that you can use to propel yourself into a brighter tomorrow. Gratitude isn’t a magical shortcut, though. It doesn’t necessarily create any changes outside of yourself. What it can do, however, is open you up to other opportunities.

In his poem, A Poison Tree, the great poet William Blake wrote, “I was angry with my friend. I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe. I told it not, my wrath did grow.”

Times of trouble can make it more difficult for you to find gratitude in your heart. They can make you turn to anger or resentment. However, you can still show gratitude despite challenging issues in your life.

Showing your gratitude can be a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought.

Most of us are constantly under pressure and on the go with our fast-paced lifestyles. It's only natural for us to occasionally feel worn out or even a bit down from time to time.

Abundance surrounds you in many ways. Regardless of your station in life, there are many things that gratify you. What are you thankful for? Take a moment to ponder them.

Starting your day off with some gratitude affirmations is a great way to remind yourself of all the beautiful things you have in your life. When you repeat aloud these affirmations of gratitude, you energize yourself and gain the courage to face the day and all of the frictions and adventures it may bring.

Everyone has a bad day now and then. You only have two choices: you can either ride it out or do something to turn the day around. A time machine isn’t an option, but there are plenty of tactics you can apply to put your day on a more satisfying path. You might have woken up on the wrong side of the bed, but there’s still time to salvage the day and extract some value from it.

What is Ellen grateful for today?