Daily Sober Blog

Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today.

The time to make a change is now, not tomorrow. There is no such thing as the past or future. If you disagree, look around, where is the past?...

Spend time reading and reflecting on inspirational stories.

People don’t read much anymore, which is a shame. Between weighty responsibilities, digital devices, and the accessibility of...

You can’t bargain with addiction. Thinking you can control your drinking or using by limiting usage to certain “safe” situations is dangerous. This overconfidence can lead to a...

Discovering a higher power ignites a profound source of inspiration.

When we embark on the journey of finding a higher power, we tap into a wellspring of belief that propels us forward along our...

Some people consider the casual use of a substance to be a bad habit, but for many people, it develops into a full-blown disease. Habit or addiction, it’s time to get things in check. Here...

The best way to show humility, self-awareness, and resilience is by showing your mistakes.

Admitting we’re wrong is a challenging but crucial step in personal growth. This difficulty stems...

Maintain an optimistic outlook for the future.

Hope can be hard to maintain, especially when making significant changes. The inner voice whispers, "Things can get better," even when the present...

The path to sobriety is one day at a time. Let’s do a “Day in the Life” for Rachel, a teacher:

**Morning - Setting the Tone for the Day: **

Rachel starts her day with a ritual to...

 Brett Favre is a legendary NFL quarterback who also battled addiction for many years. Favre's struggle began with a dependency on painkillers, a common hazard for athletes dealing with...

Our environment plays a massive role in shaping our decisions. If you’re on a diet but hang out at the candy store, you’ll probably eat candy at some point. For someone battling...

 Practice a reflective meditation. Allow your thoughts to surface, observing them without judgment. I used to do a meditation that was a stream of consciousness. I’ll call it “Just...

Fear of relapse is rooted in uncertainty about the future. This fear often stems from self-doubt and the daunting prospect of starting over again. People fear relapse because it feels like a...

Denial is like noise-canceling headphones: you can’t hear or pay attention to what’s happening around you. This doesn’t mean it’s not happening; you ignore it. But blocking...

Adopt the behaviors and mindset of the person you aspire to be.

Russian writer Leo Tolstoy said, “Act as if you are, and you will become such.” Putting thoughts behind actions achieves...

Work on forgiving yourself for past mistakes.

I took my young kids to see “The Christmas Carol” this past holiday. In the story, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his past, draped in...

Cancer is out-of-control cell division. Usually, cells grow, divide, and die in an orderly fashion. But in cancer, something goes wrong. These cells grow uncontrollably, forming tumors or spreading...

Take your time reading the meditations below. Rushing through defeats the entire point. Feel and embrace what the experience means to you.

Self-Compassion Meditation:

- Find a quiet and...

Addiction can feel like the walls are closing in, suffocating any hope for a better life. Yet, even in the darkest moments, a flicker of possibility exists—a glimmer of light beckoning you...

Actress Blake Lively presents a unique perspective on sobriety. Unlike many narratives about recovery, Lively's decision to abstain from alcohol and drugs is not the result of a personal struggle....

If we stayed the same forever, life would be dull. However, knowing when to alter our behaviors is the key to mitigating harm to ourselves and others. Much of addiction is abuse to yourself. It...

 Express gratitude for lessons learned. Every mistake is an opportunity for growth.

Mistakes, when viewed with an open mind, can be transformative. Consider a scenario where a work...

Drinking and driving is a dangerous cocktail that leads to disastrous outcomes. I’m not proud of it, but I received 3 DUIs (within one year); luckily, I didn’t hurt myself or anyone...

Your current struggles are temporary and will pass.

Abraham Lincoln famously said, “This too shall pass,” applying the phrase to many situations. I use this expression to help people...

View change as a positive and necessary part of growth.

Change pushes improvements because we think of solutions to problems and adapt to different situations. None of us has control over change...