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The Art of Meaningful Connection With Others

Life

Meaningful connection with others is central to good health. I see this truth play out daily in the lives of the clients I serve as a clinician in the field of addiction treatment. When clients feel supported and cared for within the context of loving connections with family, friends, therapists and a peer support group, they reportedly are more likely to find the courage to seek help for an addiction and the motivation to stick with a program of long-term recovery.

In the words of Johann Hari, “The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety—it’s connection.” In other words, while addiction happens in self-isolation, recovery from drugs and alcohol happens in meaningful relationships. [Read more…] about The Art of Meaningful Connection With Others

Originally posted on February 13, 2017 @ 8:30 am

5 Most Recognizable Values of Self-Assured People

Personal Growth, Spirit

Being self-assured isn’t just some natural inclination. It can also very much be a conscious and intentional lifestyle choice. But how exactly does one not so inclined here become self-assured?

There are some ways you can go about achieving a much higher level of self-assuredness. For guidance here, we look to some of the qualities seen in those that do well themselves in this area. What are they doing and how can we do the same? What values of self-assured people can we develop?

Let’s get straight to it. [Read more…] about 5 Most Recognizable Values of Self-Assured People

Originally posted on February 8, 2017 @ 10:00 am

How Turmeric Helps In Effective Weight Loss

Body, Natural Medicine

Tumeric may not hog the attention for its medicinal value the way super plants like aloe vera, sage and garlic do, but it is a potent weight loss agent. Over the years, turmeric has been proven to actually help the body burn more fat and helping prevent diseases associated with high cholesterol levels. It has been used for centuries as a treatment for metabolic disorders and can boost your fat burning efforts. [Read more…] about How Turmeric Helps In Effective Weight Loss

Originally posted on January 16, 2017 @ 10:00 am

Healing After The Loss Of A Loved One

Healing, Spirit

Losing a loved one is one of the hardest situations to deal with. The grieving process can bring about a variety of emotions and each person deals with the pain of loss much differently. Some may say time will heal, but those that experience this trauma understand that time only lessens the pain. Mental Health America says it best: “ In our hearts, we all know that death is a part of life. In fact, death gives meaning to our existence because it reminds us how precious life is.” [Read more…] about Healing After The Loss Of A Loved One

Originally posted on January 9, 2017 @ 9:14 pm

3 Ways to Avoid Internet and Social Media Anxiety

Mental Health, Mind

Social media consumption can be stressful at any time, but the days following the US Presidential election have made places like Facebook more emotionally volatile than usual. The internet and social media are part of our daily lives. We use them for work, to communicate with friends, and to make important plans. [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Avoid Internet and Social Media Anxiety

Originally posted on November 21, 2016 @ 3:23 am