Ah, that four letter word- HELP. Why is it so hard for so many of us? Maybe it’s because we have this false belief that if we were smart enough we would be able to figure out everything on our own? We think it’s weak to “rely” on others? Of course, this is completely insane.… Continue reading Asking for Help
Tag: Sobriety
The Importance of Sobriety Birthdays
Every single month on the 5th I celebrate my sobriety birthday. Generally speaking, I do something small. I’ll go out to frozen yogurt, get a pedicure, or buy something, most likely a shirt I’ve had my eye on. I rarely spend more than $20, but I love pausing to celebrate making it to another… Continue reading The Importance of Sobriety Birthdays
Sober holidays | Tips for a Spectacular (and Sober) 4th
The Fourth of July is almost here. This year it is particularly awesome since it falls on a Monday. This means many Americans are looking forward to a nice, long, three-day weekend to celebrate the birthday of our great nation. For many people this means a few BBQs, enjoying some fireworks, and some adult… Continue reading Sober holidays | Tips for a Spectacular (and Sober) 4th
Are you a moderator, or an abstainer?
I was recently listening to the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin and she brought up the topic of people being moderators or abstainers. In a nutshell, a moderator is someone who does well when they allow themselves small quantities of something they love. For example, if they love chocolate they like to have… Continue reading Are you a moderator, or an abstainer?
The Only Constant is Change
Today is moving day at my office. I’ve been in this job for a little over a year and this is the second time our department has moved. We’re a huge organization, so by move, I mean from one side of the building to the other, and now down a floor. Pretty basic. These… Continue reading The Only Constant is Change
When we were wrong, promptly admitted it
Over the past 4+ years of being sober, I have learned countless life lessons and many simple (and not so simple) ways to make my life better. The one that stands out the most today is Step 10, in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous which states: Continued to take personal inventory, and when we… Continue reading When we were wrong, promptly admitted it
A Different Kind of Friday Happy Hour
If you work a job with traditional hours, Friday at 5:00 p.m. has a special meaning. The air seems to get a little lighter and everyone’s mood collectively brightens. The idea that the weekend has officially begun is a wonderful feeling. However if you newly sober or been sober for years and your… Continue reading A Different Kind of Friday Happy Hour
Las Vegas: Things to Do
I likely spend my Vegas vacation a little different than most. For example, I was on my morning run at 6 a.m. on the Strip and dodge people walking home from the club. I think it’s awesome if you can drink and dance the night away. If there is any place to do it, it’s… Continue reading Las Vegas: Things to Do
So You Think You Can Dance: A Simple Guide to handling weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and 50th Anniversary Parties Sober
In rehab I had a wonderful councelor with many years of sobriety that told us some things just won’t be as fun when you are sober It was one of those moments when I felt my heart break, and at the same time a huge weight came off my shoulders. That’s because when I got… Continue reading So You Think You Can Dance: A Simple Guide to handling weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and 50th Anniversary Parties Sober
I’m Sober. Now What?
The first year of sobriety can be tough. Life changing tough It is serious business because it pays off huge dividends, but it doesn’t always come easy. I think I have saved myself numerous relapses, but only because I’d rather stick hot iron rods through my eyeballs than deal with those 12 months again.… Continue reading I’m Sober. Now What?