Strategies For Change
Does setting daily intentions really work? What exactly is an intention? How do I set an intention? We will explore the answers to those questions and more. I am also inviting you to take the 10-day challenge. Set a daily intention for 10 days and make note of any successes you notice. I am often … Read more
Self-esteem simply put is how you feel about yourself. Your feelings of self-worth and personal value. In his Self Esteem Workbook, author Glenn R. Schiraldi, Ph. D., describes healthy self-esteem as a realistic, appreciative opinion of one self. When we are constantly judging our self and looking for outside validation that we are worthy, life … Read more
Have you moved back into the precontemplation or contemplation stage of change? Over it and resigned to the feeling that things will never change. Here is a tapping script to start to shift things to a place of believing it is worth it to give this recovery thing one more try. Why Bother? Have you … Read more
I was introduced to the following information through an online program I attended during one of my many recovery attempts. It comes from the book Changing For Good, by Prochaska, Norcross, & Diclemente(2006). They outline the tasks and obstacles associated with each of the 5 stages of change. I wrote an earlier post on the … Read more
Have you heard the statement – It isn’t what’s happening to you, it is your perception of what’s happening that creates your emotional state? If not, I’m going to ask you to ponder that statement a bit and then think about the last time someone cut you off in traffic. What happened? Did you get … Read more
What you need to know is that cravings are a natural by product of giving up your substance or behavior. Cravings will come and go in the early stages of recovery but should continue to diminish the longer you are abstinent. They can be uncomfortable but there are a few things you can do to … Read more
Why is it that I start the diet Monday morning motivated and determined, only to give into the chocolate cake in the break room before 11:00. Or, the moment I get a glimmer of hope and start to feel good about the possibility of success that I do something really stupid? How do I change … Read more
Addiction takes up a lot of time. Not only time spent engaging in the substance or behavior, but in the planning and preparation for use, and some version of recovering from use the day after. When I was active in my addiction, I spent a lot of time thinking about when I could next go, … Read more
What is EFT? EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, sometimes called Meridian Tapping. If you go to the tab of processes there is a page that talks more about EFT, what the tapping sequence looks like, and how to use it. I wanted to share here how to start to tap daily as a resource … Read more
You are either thinking about change or wondering if it is really worth the effort to change. In order to ride out cravings and urges and the discomfort that comes with giving up your coping strategy, you need to have a strong WHY! Whether you are in the contemplation stage of change or in action … Read more