Admittedly, money management is not everyone’s forte. Most will agree that money problems are often the result of unwise spending habits and poor planning. While in active substance use, chances are that your financial decisions might not be ideal. Additionally, substance use can have a devastating impact on your personal finances. There is an opportunity […]
4 Tips to Keep an Open Mind in Recovery
When we were young, our minds were open. We looked in wonder at the world as we made new discoveries on a daily basis. As we get older, we tend to settle into a cocoon of preferences, thoughts, and beliefs that keep us comfortable. We may no longer challenge ourselves to seek out new music […]
4 Tips to Help When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed
Sometimes life’s demands and frustrations can push us to the limit, and then some. Even though we try to juggle it all, we still might find ourselves feeling completely overwhelmed. This is where it pays to have some handy coping skills at the ready. Managing stress is an essential life skill. Caring for our mental […]
Step 10 of Alcoholics Anonymous
Step 10: “Continue to take personal inventory, and when you are wrong, admit to it.” In this blog post, we will focus attention on understanding Step 10 in A.A. This step can be seen as a kind of maintenance step, where you continually work to reinforce what you have achieved in prior steps. Step 8 […]
How Does Depression Affect Relationships
Everyone struggles with bouts of sadness from time to time. A challenging life event can result in a somber mood for some time, although slowly but surely we rebound. When the sadness persists for more than two weeks, combined with hopelessness, despair and various other symptoms, this could be a sign of Major Depressive Disorder. […]
Anxiety Coping Tips for Adolescents
Teens are increasingly struggling with anxiety disorders, which impact an estimated 31.9% of adolescents. Academic pressure, social stressors and societal unrest are often associated with teen anxiety. Not to mention how much the pandemic has added to our teens’ stress levels of late. In addition to the mental health support teens obtain through a doctor […]