Chemicals of love can transform one’s partner into a person who can do no wrong. Except that they can (and they will). Once the new love scent wears off, people start to see their loved one’s flaws and how they handle things in this life. Behaviors, habits, and personality quirks appear and disappoint the others.…
Exploring shyness and confidence is a challenge. On the one hand are people who experience being so shy they cannot talk to people and have anxiety. Others have loads of confidence and feel good about themselves in most any setting. When people have shyness, it is not that they do not want to be more…
Smartphones are a great way to keep in touch with people, get online, research, and just play and have fun. Sometimes it leads to having a difficult relationship break-up coming that you never wanted to face in recovery. There are myriad issues with phones in recovery. Like anything else, the smartphone’s power can be so…
When people stop to look at their lives, they might notice lots of things about their own character and how they have conducted themselves with others. People do lie, it is a fact of life. They omit things, don’t own up to their feelings, and are not genuine and honest. Most people consider themselves to…
Men who struggle to remain sober from alcohol and drugs relapse eventually. There are many reasons why this happens, and it is often a complicated mix of things leading up to relapse. The challenge for men and their loved ones is to recognize the signs and build awareness so they can work on prevention and…
Peace is not an excuse for irresponsible behavior or self-sacrifice. It is not something abstract like a sign you hold up at a concert or make with your fingers in the air. It is not about surfing, hanging out, smoking marijuana, or finding world peace. Fierce peace comes from within, an inner knowing that sits…
Men have a unique relationship with money. The typical role of men has been of provider, to work, and support their family. Even since days as being hunter-gatherers, they were out searching for ways to keep the family safe, warm, and fed. Even if the notion men are the sole providers, they still face challenges…
Everyone has periods of time when they feel less energized and struggle to find motivation. It is common to feel this way on occasion but, then the moments become more frequent or last for longer periods of time. People see things differently and the goals become less important. It is difficult to feel inspired and…
One of the best ways to be successful in life turns out not to be intelligence or even merit. It has a lot to do with going the extra mile. Creating a philosophy of achievement is based on traits and practices that define success, such as transforming your life by putting in more effort than…
People who are successful in recovery usually refer to their new lifestyle as being in ‘recovery.’ people who are focused on recovery understand that it is more than just sobriety. The fact there is no standard way to define recovery means it is really a personal thing that has common attributes with other people but…