Daily Sober Blog

Be thoughtful before acting on urges.

The phrase “Think, Think Think” was the first thing I saw upon entering an Alcoholics Anonymous room. I vividly remember seeing it as I walked down...

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...

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...

"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...

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....