“Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?” If you’re not familiar with the award winning musical ‘Hamilton,’ there’s a number that talks about who lives, who dies, and who tells your story. Of all of the things we might have given up or lost to our addiction, there’s one we may have overlooked. If …
“Hey – What’s That in Your Ear?” It may be easy to overlook, but music can really help us change how we feel. Having a “playlist for a crappy day” can definitely lift us out of a funk. What’s important is to be aware of the feelings evoked by music. There are feelings attached to …
“I think a spiritual journey is not so much a journey of discovery. It’s a journey of recovery. It’s a journey of uncovering your own inner nature. It’s already there.”– Billy Corgan Well THAT, my friends, is a lot to think about. Just to be clear – I use the word spiritual when I refer …
T heO nlyD ayA ssuredY ou ‘Ever think of today that way? The only day assured you is the day we’re living right now – in this moment. So let’s breathe it in and make it a beaYOUtiful day. And even if the weather wasn’t conspiring to remind us of the beauty in the day, …
Let’s be sure that we accomplish a meaningful goal or take a meaningful step toward freedom. Because if we do… we can give ourselves a reward! We like rewards, but don’t make a habit of treating yourself too often without requiring the work or progress first. 1. Find a reward that really excites you. (I …
Here’s a great #MotivationMission: An attitude of gratitude is a real game-changer, so please play along today, OK? Your mission is to find 3 opportunities today (and yes, you can do MORE than 3) to express genuine gratitude to people you encounter. And while a simple “thanks” counts as gratitude, when we take a moment …
If you aren’t completely free yet, give this idea a try today – I Double Dog Dare you! Mini-quits are a great example of “flexing your quit muscles” that can increase your competence and confidence at the same time! And mini-quits are as simple as they sound. Just declare a number of (waking) hours that …
Giving up on your goal because of one setback is like slashing your three other tires because you got one flat. Sure, it stinks! It’s no fun starting over. But setbacks or slips can actually be a learning opportunity. They teach us where our quit plan needs to be tightened up. So take a deep …
Pursuit of perfection may be noble, but not if seeking perfection keeps us from making progress. Knowing that we aren’t perfect (SPOLIER ALERT! Nobody is!) might keep us from even trying. Tiny steps, timid steps, tentative steps, trembling steps in the right direction will get us there. Good enough is good enough! So, let’s think …
Panic is greatly overrated (and nowhere near as much fun as it looks like on TV shows.) Let’s CALMLY try some competent advice and some compassionate support. QuittersWin wants to offer that judgment-free, stigma-free, cost-free advice and support. Quitters everywhere are learning that staying in touch means staying on track. Shout-out to a whole bunch …
When you look at the picture, I suspect that most folks will see a cartoonized (is that a word?) version of the painting “The Scream” by Edvard Munch. Look again and think about “The Scream” and this time notice what feeling(s) you experience. Now one more time (please) look at the image a see if …
