What song comes to mind when you see this picture?
Don’t go chasing waterfalls…
Although this iconic 1995 hit by TLC is super poppy, its subject matter is pretty dark.
The song is...
I’m starting my Joy Stack today with this little rainbow surprise during my morning coffee.
Joy Stacking is a practice I devised to elevate my appreciation of the small, but big things in my...
What would your life look like without it?
Although you might think life without alcohol would be boring and uncomfortable, it is just the opposite.
Here are just a few benefits of a sober...
Think about it.
How uncomfortable are the first couple of workouts when getting in shape? But after a few weeks, those weights aren’t as heavy, are they?
Mel Robbins says, "Growth is...
I spent 3 hours the other day going through my credit card statements and canceling subscriptions I didn’t want. Why had I let these companies withdraw a monthly fee when I didn’t even...
We spent the weekend at our cabin in Minnesota, getting things cleaned up and winterized for the freezing temperatures just a few short weeks away.
I happily chose pulling weeds as my project....
I have. As I got closer to going all in on a sober curious lifestyle, my questions about drinking sounded more like, “How would my life improve if I quit drinking?”
Why do you have to...
More out of your relationships. More out of your career. More out of your life.
Have you considered that your relationship with alcohol may be holding you back in the areas you are feeling...
No, not that kind of threesome!
I’m talking about alcohol being the third “person” in your relationship.
When was the last time you went on a date with your significant...
Maybe you “treat” yourself to a glass of wine at the end of the day, thinking it is part of your self-care routine. Or you escape to your bathtub for some bubbles in your glass after...
Unexpected Trigger
The word trigger is commonly used in mental health circles. It’s the action or situation that bounces someone back into whatever state they are trying to overcome, like;...
Contrast is the essence of vision.
I first heard this saying 20 years ago at a wellness retreat. It has stuck with me since then and will pop into my mind when something becomes obvious. The...
