9 Prefrontal Functions…let Mindsight be your guide Dan Siegal is a philosophical and psychological wizard. If you want total control over your emotions and your social interactions, look no further. What makes him so remarkable is the manner in which he is willing to step out and make positive declarations in the name of emotional … Read More
Anger In Early Sobriety… Fast talkers can puff up the pink cloud you’re surfing in early sobriety. In moments of despondency, they can inject you with much needed hope and emotional fuel. They can inspire you with motivational speeches, fiery body gestures, and clever catch phrases. The truth, however, is that early sobriety is like … Read More
Do I Need To Identify As An Alcoholic? Want to be surprised? A damn label seems to keep more people trapped in the drinking cycle than the damage caused by the sauce. What’s so atrocious about the label, alcoholic? Well, opinions soar! For some, the term is associated with skid row bums, panhandling on the … Read More
Why Can’t I Just Have One Drink? Let’s break this down… If you’re asking this question regarding your drinking habits you’re already in over your head For example, if the clever Narcotics Anonymous slogan, “One is too many and a thousand is never enough,” punches you square in the heart chakra, there is likely no … Read More
How To Say No To Free Drinks One of the most common questions I receive is, “how do I say no to free drinks?” Usually, the scene that plays in the questioner’s head is a dashing night out, sober and motivated, having a good time but slightly tempted. Then, out of nowhere an individual pops … Read More
Cognitive Distortions…the noonday devil Control fallacies, overgeneralization, and global labeling are a few of the more popular ways human beings mess up their afternoon. What are these infamous bugaboos? The all too common cognitive distortions that destroy your goals and well-being. If you want to know where all your negative thinking is coming from, look … Read More