Daily Sober Blog

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...

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...