For most of us, gratitude is conditional. It’s easier to be grateful when you are on vacation than when the alarm goes off on Monday morning. But what if we looked for gratitude in our lives, no matter the circumstances? Like those people that always look for a problem, but completely flipped. And… Continue reading Consistent Gratitude
Category: Inspiration
Five Years Sober
Today is pretty big day in my book. It’s my fifth year of sobriety. To me, this is huge. I love celebrating milestones, and this one feels exceptionally important. I’ve shared my story on this blog before, and if you’re interested, you can read about my experience here. I won’t bore you with the… Continue reading Five Years Sober
Asking for Help
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
Weekend Goals
The weekend is here friends, and I could not be more ready! I have big plans for this weekend, and they include a lot of unstructured fun. I know, so crazy. I don’t think I’ve had one of these weekends in while, and looking at the calendar, I don’t see another one in my near… Continue reading Weekend Goals
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
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
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