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Continue reading →: Having it all …I used to think that having it all meant marriage, family, having kids, and being in good health. But the reality is, not everything is perfect. With mental health nowadays many of us are on medications, learning how to navigate the world on meds can be overwhelming at times. Let…
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Continue reading →: Think how fortunate ….Think how fortunate you are, to have a roof over your head, a phone or computer to read this blog from, food on the table everyday, your education, the friends in your life, your family, and your health. All you need to realize is that you’ve made it past half…
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Continue reading →: It’s the little things that count …It’s the little things that count, whether it’s being there for someone else or making a small change to your daily routine, the change doesn’t have to be big to see results. Don’t be pressured into anything major if you’re not ready yet, do what you can handle in the…
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Continue reading →: However long it takes …However long it takes, to set it down, and not pick it back up, is however long it takes for you to get over a thought or phase in life, that you just want out of and to grow from. Learn your lessons in life in stride and dont beat…
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Continue reading →: Don’t stop thinking …There are so many rules these days about thinking we wonder if it’s a crime to even think at all. Let alone turn to substances to stop our thinking all together. Trust me you don’t want to go down that black hole in life of nothingness there’s so much beauty…
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Continue reading →: Bounce back …It is said that “resilient individuals “bounce back” from stressful experiences quickly and effectively.” [1] After 4 months of treatment for mental health, sobriety, and stopping adderrall, I’ve come a long way. I’m still in sober living for a year. I will complete treatment by September or earlier depending on…
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Continue reading →: What is sufficient? …When I think of sufficiency, I think about saving time, and working through problems diligently. When we are diligent we are focused on the solution, rather than over focus on the problem at hand. It is said sufficiency means to “focus on finding balance, defining “enough.” [1] Do we really have…
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Continue reading →: Be driven …That driving force, is your inner strength, to overcome obstacles, realize your dreams, hold your head high in the face of setback, and persevere through all the storms in life, all your ups and downs are what make you who you are. The same goes for mental health issues, the…
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Continue reading →: On a positive note …On a positive note, besides attending AA meetings, I’m active in the community going to start going to San Diegans Against Gun Violence meetings who I contacted and received a supportive reply from. I’ve been busy studying for my insurance license exam and taking practice tests steadily improving each time…
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Continue reading →: Keep trucking ….They say to keep trucking along meaning “to persevere, carry on, or persist, especially through difficult, boring, or tedious circumstances.” [1] I can’t tell you enough how important it is to be positive even when we are in doubt of ourselves or others. Be forgiving you never know what anyone…
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Continue reading →: Chances in life …You are given chances in life, to improve yourself and your life, it’s never too late. In spite of how you feel in the immediate Theres always opportunity to conquer what is keeping you from reaching your goals in life. Goals such as career, relationships, positivity, mental health, and sobriety.…
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Continue reading →: In the thick of it …According to Google in the thick of it means “being deeply involved in the most active, intense, or dangerous part of a situation or activity.” [1] Which “implies that one is fully involved in an activity and not merely a bystander or spectator. If someone who is not involved becomes…
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Continue reading →: I’m 295 days sober …That’s 9 months and 22 days, and proud. Reaching a new milestone of 9 months. In 65 days I’ll be 1 year sober from adderrall and alcohol. It’s not been easy there have been ups and downs and medication changes but at least I’m not self-harming anymore, that used to…
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Continue reading →: Be fearless …Be fearless in the pursuit of your dreams in life. The only thing in your way is sometimes self-doubt. Thinking that as a last resort this is what you have to do to be happy. Take a step back don’t force yourself to do things you’re not proud of. Why…







