Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
Six Tips for Holiday Survival
Scott Brassart Whether we’re addicted, the loved one of an addict, or a “normie” (if there is such a thing), the holidays can be incredibly stressful. Thanks to social...
Tag Archives: stress management
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Monday, February 28th, 2022Effective Stress Management
Dr. David Fawcett Stress, with all its numerous sources and serious consequences, is unfortunately chronic in our society. It impacts our quality of life, and it is estimated that... -
Wednesday, July 31st, 2019Focusing on What Really Matters
Action expresses priorities. When asked how life is going, people sometimes say they are overwhelmed, or that there are not enough hours in the day, or that their plate... -
Tuesday, June 11th, 2019Developing Obstacle Immunity
Obstacles do not block the path. They are the path. Life constantly presents difficulties – financial challenges, injury, illness, flat tires, tornadoes, and all sorts of other crazy and... -
Thursday, May 16th, 2019The Three-Second Rule
The mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. Sex addicts cannot control the thoughts that pop into their minds. We can, however, control what we... -
Monday, April 22nd, 2019Stocking Your Toolbox
Addicts must shape the tools of their recovery. Thereafter, the tools will shape them. When recovering sex addicts are triggered, it is important that they have a recovery-centric toolkit... -
Monday, April 15th, 2019Learn from Your Mistakes
Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it. No person does life perfectly. Nor does anyone do recovery perfectly. All of us make mistakes, and we make... -
Tuesday, April 9th, 2019Overcoming Life’s Difficulties
Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. If we can take life’s obstacles and say, “OK, it is what it is. Now how... -
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019Early Sobriety Can Be Uncomfortable
Every flower must grow through dirt. Most sex addicts experience extreme emotional discomfort in early sobriety. And why would we not? After all, addictive sexuality has been our primary...