Daily Sober Blog

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...

Addiction can make us feel worthless like we’re wasting our life. That’s because addiction is an unproductive selfish endeavor where nothing gets accomplished except chaos and trouble....

The HALT acronym includes the most significant stressors—hungry, angry, lonely, and tired—which are the most critical stressors on our bodies. It’s essential to check in with your...

Shame carries cringe moments you’d like to unload and never see again. However, if we don’t get rid of the shame, the load gets heavier, and it’s a constant reminder of our old...

Most of us understand the benefits of meditation, focusing our mind on the present moment to gain clarity and inner peace. However, I’ve found particular mediations are worth repeating....

Journaling intentions can be a potent practice. It's like setting the stage for one of the most crucial steps in the recovery process. When someone sits down to write about amends, the result can...

Funny man Jim Carrey has been open about his mental health struggles, though he has not publicly discussed a personal battle with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Carrey's openness primarily centers...

In a small Mexican village, Sara dreamed of changing her life. Tired of the monotony of her daily routine running the family food truck, she decided to pursue her passion for sculpting. However,...

If you haven’t embraced journaling, it’s time to do so. By journaling the small things, you’ll gain an appreciation for simplicity.  Write about your struggles, victories, or...

In my late twenties, I was a competitive runner. I ran four marathons one year and qualified for the Boston and New York marathons. I was part of a running group, and one of the members was Emma, a...

Focus on ongoing improvement, not achieving perfection, which isn’t reasonable.

Aiming for perfection isn’t necessary or obtainable. While trying to be perfect is admirable,...

Patterns, like invisible threads, weave the tapestry of our lives. They are the repeated behaviors, thoughts, and decisions that shape our daily existence and, ultimately, our destiny. Once formed,...

Learning to recover from substance abuse and live sober is a lifelong journey, not a one-day event.

Initially, people are motivated to get sober because new things are exciting, and we start with...

Patience is a virtue that counteracts many defects of character.

Patience is vital in sobriety because recovery is a gradual process, and expecting instant results can lead to frustration and...

In my addiction, I made a lot of messes; perhaps you can relate. The disasters must be cleaned up; there’s no getting around the work. It's uncomfortable but a crucial step in mending fences...

Analyze patterns in your relationships. Recognizing these patterns is essential for building healthier connections. Let’s focus on three patterns: Social, Emotional, and Routine Patterns.

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Getting sober is challenging due to the complex interplay of physical dependency, psychological factors, and environmental influences, all of which necessitate significant lifestyle changes....