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 #2 on the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
