Daily Sober Blog

I get if you have an issue with the “higher power” concept. But It’s necessary to have a higher power to understand our place in the universe: we aren’t almighty, and the...

Unfortunately, continued addiction rarely has a happy ending. “Death, Insanity, Or Recovery” is used to emphasize the seriousness of addiction and the importance of choosing recovery....

Embrace the moment by looking around and realizing what you’re grateful for. I see birds flying, squirrels darting across the yard, and a warm fireplace - I’m thankful for these things....

If you want to feel better, help someone else.  Part of fulfilling our purpose is through service and helping others.

Years ago, I volunteered at a food kitchen. Each week, I saw the same...

Angelina Jolie has been open about her past struggles with substances, particularly in her earlier years. Jolie has spoken about her experimentation with drugs, describing this period as a time of...

Your journey through sobriety is a testament to your resilience. Keep going; you are stronger than you think.

Struggle was part of my story until I took things seriously and worked a sober...

The Serenity prayer, in various forms, has been adopted and popularized by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other twelve-step programs since the 1940s. It’s a widely recognized prayer that seeks...

Cravings are like those annoying computer pop-ups that steal attention when we’re trying to stay focused. If I click one of the pop-ups, the next thing I know, my mind is diverted, and...

Realize you’re not alone. Millions of people are currently trying to kick a bad habit. Early in sobriety, it was hard for me to connect with others. It might have been my ego or pride, but I...

Resources refer to various programs available to assist in overcoming addiction. These resources provide guidance, support, and treatment for those struggling.

Essential Resources for Sobriety:

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Let’s consider the case of Evan, a  35-year-old software engineer. He had been struggling with alcohol addiction for several years when I met him. His addiction started as social...

What you do is more important than what you say.

During my first year of sobriety, I met with my sponsor once a week, usually on Thursdays. On one occasion, we sat down at a coffee shop, and he...

Reflect on core values. Aligning actions with values leads to a more authentic life.

Sometimes, sobriety can be overwhelming. We don’t know which way to go or what to believe. Having a plan...

The liver performs many crucial bodily functions. One of its leading roles is processing and filtering substances that enter our bloodstream, including alcohol. It's like your body's ultimate...

Part of healthy sobriety is appreciating simplicity and the value of small things. For instance, tonight, go outside and look up. What do you see? Hopefully, stars—astronomical objects full...

Repeat affirmations that focus on the healing power of making direct amends.

Making things right with people is a two-way street of healing. For the person giving amends, it's a profound act that...

Samuel L. Jackson's struggle began early, and he openly discussed his addiction to heroin and later cocaine in the 1980s, often using substances as a coping mechanism for climbing the Hollywood...

Release the need to control every aspect of your life. Letting go is the gateway to freedom. I had to let go of control to find my powers because my control resulted in addiction, jail time, stints...

Getting sober and turning over a new leaf is hitting the reset button on life. It’s important to express gratitude for this fresh start. Even if you’re not where you want to be, the...

A functioning alcoholic is someone who manages to maintain their daily life – work, relationships, responsibilities – while regularly consuming large amounts of alcohol (or their drug...

The 'Just For Today' approach, emphasizing acceptance rather than forcing everything to adjust to your desires, offers a powerful perspective on life. This approach can be particularly beneficial...

Let’s talk about the “It helps me feel better” excuse. Sometimes, we need to numb our pain. I get it, but gratification doesn’t need to be instant. In sobriety, we need...

Addiction can be nasty - an insidious adversary that can prove exceptionally difficult to overcome. Its ability to prevail can be attributed to psychological, physiological, and environmental...

Consider resentment: a backpack filled with bricks and brick symbolizes a grudge or a negative emotion you cling to. Like that backpack, resentment can be weighty, sapping your energy and...