Daily Sober Blog

Today is the only day that matters. The question to ask yourself is, are you advancing on your goals or procrastinating, hoping something happens? All the hope in the world doesn’t replace...

Anger and resentment are two different things. Anger is an emotional response to a perceived wrong or injustice. It's a standard, often fleeting, human emotion. Resentment, however, is anger that...

Every day you choose sobriety, you're planting seeds for a future filled with possibilities.

Perseverance is the silent engine that drives personal growth and is crucial in nurturing mental health....

Russell Brand's battle with addiction started long before he became a public figure. He struggled with drugs, alcohol, and other compulsive behaviors, which were attributed to various psychological...

Much of my addiction stemmed from childhood, but I didn’t know or understand until digging into therapy. I got sober first and then attended therapy to understand the trauma of my past.

My...

Think of someone who shares what you want and see if you can be friends. Reach out to that person—someone you genuinely admire—and tell them you’d like to connect.

I’m 11...

Visualize positive changes resulting from your moral inventory.

 A moral inventory involves examining your personal history to understand the behaviors, motivations, and emotions behind your...

 Suppose you’ve admitted powerlessness over alcohol or your disease—good for you. That’s a huge step—the journey has begun. But go deeper, to where you haven’t...

You can’t fit into things that aren’t your size; stay in your lane.

“Keep Right Size" encourages individuals to maintain an appropriate sense of self, neither inflating nor...

Understanding addiction is like reading a book in a foreign language. It's not just about recognizing the words but also grasping the meaning of it’s impact. Many struggle to understand their...

Alcohol's impact on the pancreas is a tale of silent, gradual harm. This small yet mighty organ, nestled behind the stomach, plays a crucial role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.

In the...

This poem is by Chelsea Quigley and shows the dark side of addiction, which is pretty much addiction. Even though it’s heavy and deep, we understand how real and serious alcoholism is as a...

People are always curious if you don’t drink alcohol, “You don’t drink…why?” They always want to know why, but this isn’t true for other things. If I...

The acclaimed DJ and music producer Calvin Harris chose sobriety as a path to better health. His decision to stop using was not driven by drunken nights but rather by a realization of its impact on...

One thing I learned early in sobriety is resilience, and I knew it was necessary for a healthy recovery. Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties, and there are many...

Be confident but not too confident about sobriety because you can never conquer addiction. We need to realize addiction is a disease, and it never goes away. I haven’t drunk in 11 years, but...

Getting sober is a personal journey, and methods vary from person to person. Do what works for you. Let's dive into a few approaches and their pros and cons.

Getting Sober Alone (by yourself):

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Small, consistent changes are the key to significant results.

How can you expect different results if you keep doing the same thing over and over again? Albert Einstein famously said,...

Poor decision-making can wreck the body. Consistently making unhealthy lifestyle choices, like neglecting sleep or relying on substances like alcohol or caffeine, elevates stress levels, leading to...

Often seen as a sense of self-respect and personal worth, pride can become a double-edged sword. When it crosses over into arrogance, it hinders growth. This inflated sense of self-importance can...

 Focus on removing what doesn’t work. Let go of character defects that have been self-destructive.

Let go of the traits that aren't doing you any favors - things like stubbornness,...

 Reflect on the importance of setting healthy boundaries.

Negative people bring out the worst in you, while positive people bring out the best. Likewise, those you drank with will tempt you...

Identify areas where you can be more truthful in your life.

For a long time in my addiction, it was painful to admit the truth. If you can relate, that’s because you’re unhappy with the...

Focusing on gratitude will diminish things you thought you needed.

Gratitude can translate into showing appreciation for simple events or recognizing the small victories. Likewise, much of...