Tag Archives: Acceptance

  • Acceptance as an Integral Part of Recovery
    Tuesday, September 10th, 2019

    Acceptance as an Integral Part of Recovery

    By David Fawcett PhD, LCSW An essential part of recovery from any addictive behavior is learning to fully accept one’s problematic use of drugs, alcohol, sex, porn, etc. In...
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  • Acceptance of Life on Life’s Terms
    Saturday, January 19th, 2019

    Acceptance of Life on Life’s Terms

    The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous has a passage that states, “Acceptance is the answer to all...
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  • Approaching Life Differently
    Monday, January 14th, 2019

    Approaching Life Differently

    If nothing changes, nothing changes. When the road gets difficult, we can embrace the challenge and think about it as a chance to make ourselves and the world a...
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  • Saying “So What?”
    Monday, January 7th, 2019

    Saying “So What?”

    The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. Life happens. No matter how well we plan and prepare, we constantly encounter challenges and obstacles. Sometimes...
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  • Living Life Right Here, Right Now
    Friday, December 7th, 2018

    Living Life Right Here, Right Now

    Gain power by accepting reality. It may be an enduring aspect of human nature to always want a slightly better situation for oneself when facing a problem or challenge....
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  • Holiday Survival: Acceptance is the Key
    Saturday, December 1st, 2018

    Holiday Survival: Acceptance is the Key

    It is vital that we accept imperfection in ourselves and others. Holiday expectations can be overwhelming. We all feel like we have to cook the perfect meal, create the...
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  • Saying “So What?”
    Monday, June 4th, 2018

    Saying “So What?”

    The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance. Life happens. No matter how well we plan and prepare, we constantly encounter challenges and obstacles. Sometimes...
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