Common Symptoms of Alcohol Dependence Withdrawal and When to Get Urgent Help If you have become physically dependent on alcohol, stopping suddenly is not simply a case of enduring a horrible hangover for a few days and waiting for it to pass. For some people, alcohol withdrawal can become a genuine medical emergency, which is…
Positive thinking used to sound like nonsense to me. When I was drinking, I didn’t want someone telling me to “just think positive” while my life was falling apart. I was stuck, angry, anxious, broke, comparing myself to everyone else, and convinced that life was against me. Facebook was the worst thing ever invented because…
“You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear, Atomic Habits. This week I have mostly been thinking about golf, which is no real difference to most weeks at the moment, but something has shifted for me lately that also ties directly into…
There are certain addiction recovery quotes and sayings that sound almost too simple when you first hear them, especially if you are still living in the chaos of drinking, hangovers, regret, promises, broken promises, shame, anxiety, financial mess, relationship strain, and that horrible Sunday morning feeling where you sit there wondering how you have ended…
“Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it.”— Epictetus This week’s Ramble, as promised last week, features Luna and Twiglet with my new fancy camera, which I am also using to shoot video content for upcoming courses. I love our fluffy fur babies, even if every meal seems to come with a hairball, but they are such…
“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.”— Epictetus. This week’s Friday Ramble is about starting. Inspired by a message I received on Instagram last night from someone who didn’t really know where to begin. Plus, an ode to golf and recovery, and for the golf haters,…
“No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity. For he is not permitted to prove himself.”— Seneca This week’s Friday Ramble is about comfort and how you step out of your comfort zone. More specifically, how the comfortable choice is not always the right choice, which is very annoying because I love…
“You have power over your mind — not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”— Marcus Aurelius Last Friday, I was involved in a car crash. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, which is the most important part of the whole thing. Cars can be fixed, bodywork can be repaired, insurance companies can do their…
There comes a point, usually after enough shame, enough hangovers, enough broken promises, and enough “I’ll sort it on Monday” nonsense, where you stop asking whether something needs to change and start asking the only question that actually matters: Where do I start? That’s the question I got in my DMs last night. Not a…
In a world where socializing often revolves around drinks, it can be easy to overlook the vast array of fulfilling activities waiting to be discovered. If you’re looking to break free from the routine of clinking glasses and late-night hangouts, you’re in for a treat. Embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes engaging experiences over drinking can…