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AVOIDING BOREDOM IN SOBRIETY

November 6, 2015/by Frank Terzo

For many of us in recovery, leisure or free time used to mean a time for “bad behavior”. It was the time I personally would abuse alcohol. Once I got clean and sober, it became very important to find new activities to occupy myself. That void needed to be filled with healthy pursuits or boredom […]

RECOVERY 4 – HUMILITY

November 5, 2015/by Frank Terzo

Humility is often considered a weakness but those who feel this way do not see its benefits. People in recovery sometimes have difficulty understanding the differences between self-esteem (assertiveness and standing up for one’s rights) and humility. Humility simply means showing respect to others and being open-minded. Individuals who display humility are not afraid to […]

RECOVERY 3 – RESPECT

November 4, 2015/by Frank Terzo

Some individuals are so wrapped up in themselves that they do not have the time to see, understand or feel empathy for others or what is going on around them. Their grandiosity does not allow them to build the communication skills or compassion needed to build strong relationships, therefore, they do not gain respect from […]