When I look back on who I was when I got sober almost 10 years ago, I can’t believe the stark differences. I used to daydream about who I wanted to be- the healed version who trusted myself enough to value my own opinion instead of focusing on what others thought about me.
A part of me was dismissive about it because I didn’t think it could happen. And, I didn’t know how to invest in myself.
There was also a part of me that was so ashamed of who I was, that I didn’t dare talk about my sobriety. I never even for a second entertained the idea of helping people with their own sobriety journey.
But the Universe/God had other plans for me. Years earlier, when I got sober the first time, it was put in my head that one day I would be doing this. You know what’s been said, “Man makes a plan and God laughs.”
So, here we are, 150 published posts that have remained after a mass deletion, all centered around healing the parts of ourselves we run away from. These are the posts that I would rely on if I were new to sobriety to help me find my footing and build a foundation.
They’re what got me sober (though I didn’t know it at the time) and they’re what helped me to unlock the parts of myself I kept hidden away. These are the resources that have helped me to come into my own and have become a blueprint for my life.
So, hopefully, you’ll find something that resonates with you. If you haven’t already, grab a cup of coffee or tea, get comfy, and stay awhile.
Why You Don’t Need Courage To Quit Drinking
Courage, like every other emotion, is fleeting. So, when you inevitably lose it, you’ll have nothing to fall back on if you’re only relying on courage to keep you sober. Read this post to find out what you can do instead.
Holistic 30 Day Challenge
I love 30 day challenges- they’re such a great way to gently guide us out of our comfort zone without us having to sacrifice too much time. And there’s a sense of accomplishment when we complete all 30 days. Which is why this 30 day holistic sobriety challenge is perfect.
How To Change The Relationship You Have With Yourself In Recovery
Sobriety isn’t about not drinking. It’s about changing the relationship we have with ourselves so we don’t need to drink. You can read this post to get some tips on what you can start doing now to change the relationship you have with yourself.
How To Find Your Purpose To Quit Drinking AND Stay Sober
Quitting drinking shouldn’t feel like an obligation. It should be a visceral desire. But it rarely feels that way and that’s because we haven’t found our purpose to quit drinking. Read this post on how to find your heart centered purpose to quit drinking.
Why Faking it Till You Make It In Recovery Probably Won’t Work
Of course, confidence and positivity will transform our journey. But, we also can’t fool the unseen forces or the unhealed parts of ourselves. Read this post for a few quick shifts you can make in your approach to sobriety.
The Science Behind Changing Your Mindset In Sobriety
Our mindset can and will transform our journeys if we take full advantage of it. And when you understand the science behind changing how you think, you can. It’s also really easy to do. Find out how here.
If The Thought Of Quitting Drinking Is Too Permanent, Try This
Sometimes forever feels too eternal. Which is why when we break down forever into small, achievable milestones, it makes it easier on ourselves. You can read more here.
The Neuroscience Of A Vision Board And How To Make One For Your Sober Journey
Vision Boards are more than pretty images on a page. There’s science behind why they work and how you can use it to transform your life. Check this post out.
11 Steps To Self-Love: Your Guide To Becoming The Person You’ve Always Needed
We can do all the right things when we’re sober. But, if we don’t love ourselves, we’ll never fully believe in ourselves enough to stay sober. We’ll keep outsourcing our own internal wisdom and rely on the external to fulfill what we can and should be doing for ourselves. Read this post for tips on how to build a loving relationship with yourself.
Why I Don’t Talk About Drinking
Drinking was never the sole problem. It was our escape from the problems we didn’t know how to confront. So, speaking about it does little to heal the wounds that led to us running away from ourselves. You can read the entire post here.
My Story In One Minute
Just in case you wanted to get to know me a little more, you can check this out.
I’ll see you soon…in the meantime, love yourself so much that even a Hallmark Christmas movie would be jealous.
