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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Fear of Failure: The Greatest Threat to Your Success
The fear of failure has killed more dreams than all other fears combined. The fear of failure is insidious, because it’s largely in your imagination. It can also prevent you from even trying in the first place, which guarantees failure. It’s interesting that very small children have no concept of failure. They couldn’t care less if they fail to do something. They just try … [Read more...] about Fear of Failure: The Greatest Threat to Your Success
The Secret to Losing Weight Without Feeling Deprived
Do you want to lose weight, but you dread going on another diet? Just thinking about it makes you feel like you’re missing out on your favorite dishes and social occasions with your family and friends. Slimming down may be easier than you think. Small gradual changes that you can stick with for the long haul are more effective than any crash diet. Learn how to lose weight … [Read more...] about The Secret to Losing Weight Without Feeling Deprived
The Tremendous Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet
You’ve heard about the vegan diet. Maybe you’re not convinced that it’s for you. All you know is that it sounds extreme and boring. Still, you might consider it if there were sufficient benefits. Could you be one of those “vegan people”? Maybe you could! It might be the best decision you could make for your health and longevity. First, let’s define what a vegan diet … [Read more...] about The Tremendous Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet
10 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your Life
Is your life in a rut? Do you admire those people on the National Geographic Channel that are exploring the Amazon? Maybe you’re intrigued by stories of skydiving that your coworkers shared by the watercooler. Perhaps you’re sick of eating macaroni and cheese every Thursday night. Maybe you’d like to take a new vacation instead of camping down by the river for the 8th year … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your Life