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Discovering Creativity

I’ve always been fascinated by creative people. And when I say creative, I cast a broad net. I don’t only think of actors, painters, and writers as the creative class, but also someone that can decorate a room beautifully. Or someone who can pull together an incredible meal using the leftovers in their fridge. All… Continue reading Discovering Creativity

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

Mid-Year Goal Setting

July 1st is a pretty big deal at my job because it is the start of the fiscal year. Basically the New Year’s Day of the financial world. I handle media relations for a large financial institution, so we report how well we did over the past 12-months. The next few weeks will… Continue reading Mid-Year Goal Setting

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

Finding the Right Job

Today I’m celebrating one year at my job. I know, I’m going to sound like an old career counselor you had back in the day when I say this, but the right job is out there- I promise. Throughout my career journey I had to kiss a few frogs before I found my prince, but… Continue reading Finding the Right Job

staying sober

Each weekday morning my alarm goes off at 4:30 a.m. On the weekends it rings at 6:30 a.m. Either way getting out of bed isn’t that tough at the early hour because I always look forward to where I’m going- Spin Class. Why? Staying sober is always easy, but I definitely credit exercise with helping me… Continue reading staying sober