People may balk at the idea of starting a journaling practice. There are always the excuses – “I don’t need to do that”, “it’s not for me”, or “I don’t have time to journal”. But if that is how you feel, you may want to reconsider taking up a journaling practice. The benefits can be life altering.
Read MoreToday I share Part III in a Three-Part Series on the recovery journey of one man that has included an eye-opening experience that changed the way he looked at addiction, a near-fatal accident that threatened to ruin his success at recovery, and a very long battle to physically recover from his injuries. In this final blog, Todd shares what has worked for him in his own recovery, the most important things he has learned along the way, and what keeps him focused.
Read MoreWhat is your personal mantra for your life?….
Anyone, whether in recovery or not, should strive to have a personal mantra to help guide your everyday life. Something to keep you moving forward, working harder, and striving to be your best self.
This idea brings me to look at a unique personal mantra that Hope United’s founder, Travis Bornstein, lives by: “Better Than Most”.
Read MoreAs Thanksgiving rolls around, we tend to think of all the things that we are thankful for on this day:
Our family…
Our home…
Our jobs…
Our friendships…
The list goes on.
But it makes me wonder, why do we focus so much on giving thanks only one day out of the year?
Read MoreAs we start the week following Veterans Day, I call upon my fellow Americans to reflect on the personal sacrifice each and every Veteran has made to our country.
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