The winter holidays are supposed to be a magical time of year. However, they can pose extra challenges if you’re trying to live sober. You may look forward to decorating the tree and baking sugar cookies. Then, you remember crowded shopping malls and family dinners with distant relatives asking you about your childbearing plans. You may also wonder how you’ll handle … [Read more...] about A Sober Living Guide for the Holidays
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6 Surprising Benefits of Writing Your Memoir
Do you have to be a movie star or involved in a major scandal if you want to write a memoir? As long as you can live with not seeing your name on any bestseller lists, there are many reasons why sharing your story could be worthwhile. In fact, you might find the personal benefits more rewarding than money or fame. You could make your life more meaningful and help your … [Read more...] about 6 Surprising Benefits of Writing Your Memoir
The Advantages of Becoming More Open-Minded
The world becomes more interesting and far vaster when you’re open-minded. However, it can be challenging to keep an open mind. We all have our beliefs, values, preferences, and prejudices that blind us to the truth and to new experiences. Our view of the world is tainted in ways we don’t even recognize. It’s a significant challenge to be open-minded. Consider … [Read more...] about The Advantages of Becoming More Open-Minded
9 Keys to College Success
How well you do in high school determines the universities and the majors that are available. Success in college determines the jobs and graduate schools that are available to you. Doing well in college isn’t a secret. There are things that need to be done and things that need to be avoided. Get the most from your college experience with these strategies: Pick your … [Read more...] about 9 Keys to College Success
8 Reasons That Explain Why You Fail
Everyone that’s ever tried to accomplish anything knows what it’s like to fail. While there are numerous reasons for failure, most of them can be boiled down to just a few possibilities. Understanding why you failed is important, because it educates you on how to improve your odds for success in the future. See if you can identify the cause of your most significant … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons That Explain Why You Fail