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You have probably noticed that sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Take, for example, books, movies, or podcasts that are “based on a true story.” When you encounter that phrase, you are meant to understand that what you are about to read, watch, or listen to...

Most people don’t really think of themselves as writers. In fact, writers—novelists, journalists, playwrights, poets, screenwriters, essayists (even bloggers)—can seem like a special group of people with unique talents that others do not have access to. But when you think about it, writing is an activity that most people already...

When you think about people you admire, who comes to mind?  Maybe you think of your parents. Maybe a teacher who really encouraged you is first on your list. Maybe you have a friend who you can always count on. Maybe a coworker consistently demonstrates an ability to build consensus...

Way back in 1969, the band Sly and the Family Stone had a big hit with a song called “Hot Fun in the Summertime.” It is, as you might expect, a song extolling the virtues of summer and all the fun to be had—and it really resonated with listeners, hitting...

Many people—perhaps you yourself—are simply delighted when the summer rolls around. And it is easy to understand why. After all, the summer is filled with warm days and long evenings perfect for a variety of activities that aren’t always possible in the other seasons.  But along with all the fun...

When you were a kid, did you like to play outside? Or did your folks make you play outside even if you didn’t particularly like it? Either way, did you find yourself outdoors for hours at a time soaking in the sun, running around playing various kinds of games, and...

We have written before about the importance of reducing negative self-talk and replacing it with affirmations that can help support self-esteem, lessen stress, and support sobriety for a person in recovery from a substance use disorder. In this entry, we want to look at some examples of affirmations and explore...

Recovery Lessons from America’s Pastime For a certain kind of baseball fan, the winter months are hard. Sure, plenty of other sports are going on, but some baseball enthusiasts are counting down the days until Spring Training gets underway—and after it, the summerlong season. For this kind of fan, Opening...

We have written before about the ways in which creating and sticking to a budget can improve your finances and protect your sobriety. In this entry, however, we want to talk about a different kind of budget: your personal news budget. “Budget” is actually a term newspaper and magazine editors...

You have probably heard the term “need to know basis.” It simply means that something—usually something related to the military or the government—is only revealed to individuals who have a specific need for the information in order to complete their mission or do their job. The vast majority of us...