Daily Sober Blog

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...

Healthy boundaries are crucial for sobriety.

Your sobriety is sacred. Guard it like a fortress. Set boundaries and let people enter who enhance your life. All others must go. Don’t negotiate...

Goals provide direction, motivation, a clear sense of purpose, and benchmarks for progress, helping us measure success. They also offer a sense of accomplishment, reinforcing positive behaviors and...

Miley Cyrus rose to fame at a young age and has publicly discussed her use of marijuana and alcohol in the past but did not explicitly frame her experience within the context of addiction. Instead,...

Emotional intelligence (EQ) involves self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, all crucial in navigating addiction challenges. Recently, I heard a speaker, Sarah,...

Humility allows us to extend compassion to others. By accepting limitations, you come to appreciate the effort of others. Practicing humility is like having a secret superpower. It's not about...

Hormones are the body's messengers, orchestrating many functions – from stress response to growth and metabolism. They're crucial in maintaining a delicate balance in our bodies, ensuring...

I must admit, going into sobriety, I had an issue with the whole “higher power” thing. Much of this stemmed from shifting accountability from myself to a higher power, which seemed...

"Playing the tape through" is a cognitive-behavioral technique often used in therapy to help individuals foresee the consequences of their actions. Way back in the day, I did a couple of...

Drew Barrymore was exposed to substance abuse early in life, finding herself battling addiction to drugs and alcohol as a teenager. Her struggles were heightened by the pressures of growing up...

Stand up for what you believe because there will be temptations. If we don’t know what we stand for, we’ll end up relapsing, restarting the cycle we wish to avoid. As we change, our...

 Thinking with our ego, it’s all me, me, me! Getting outside our heads and thinking of someone else provides fulfillment because we see another soul touched. Simple acts of kindness can...

Every moment is a new beginning. Your journey to sobriety starts now, with this breath, this step.

Life can be marred by past shadows and future uncertainties. However, the actual moment of change...

Life isn’t always going to go our way - even in recovery. We’ll lose jobs, get broken up with, and our loved ones will pass away. During these difficult times, it might be hard to cope....

I’ll admit that sometimes it’s fun to romanticize the past. This doesn’t mean we want to relive those moments, though. Appreciating the good times isn’t the same as fueling...

Go where you can find your people. If unsure where that is, visit different environments and communities, such as churches, AA meetings, volunteer groups, or local meetups. In recovery, two minds...

Environmental triggers are external cues that provoke cravings or remind someone of their substance use. These triggers are particularly challenging because they are often woven into everyday life...