"Progress, not perfection." It's an adage you hear often in the addiction community. Oftentimes, people with addictions feel as though if they can't quit their addiction perfectly, they're not being sober the way they are "supposed" to be. This then causes a cycle of shame or pain about their addiction, which can lead to defeat or giving up. Thus, self-compassion is key to working through addictions...which starts with noticing progress and the small actions taken towards qu

Changes can disrupt the natural flow of your every day. They can lead to an increase in anxiety and depending on the severity of the change, they can alter your mood as well. That is why it is important to have daily regimens that bring stability to your life. What daily practices do you have in place that help you manage your day to day? Here are some ideas to help bring balance to your life. 1) Begin a morning practice such as journaling a can-do list for the day, meditatin