Daily Sober Blog

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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