There’s no silver bullet or magic wand to eliminate stress of course, but here are 5 simple things you can do every day that will really help reduce stress and bring joy back to your life.

This is a daily reflection practice that helps us purposefully live each day as the person we want to become. You can adapt and copy this reflection flow into your favorite journal.

If you’re ready to gain skills, kick bad habits and jump-start positive change in your life, take advantage of our small-group Coaching Circles to achieve your goals with the help of a strong and compassionate peer group.

Resolutions are a great starting point for change, but on their own, they’re really tough to stick to. We’ve all been there…setting an awesome resolution on New Year’s and then totally forgetting about it by February. Why is this?

If you’ve been through the recovery process, or are in the thick of it now, that question has likely hammered against your head more than once. And probably these questions too: What am I doing wrong? Shouldn’t this be easier?

As a non-profit, we’ve learned that our community is pretty amazing. We know it can be a place where people feel safe; where no one feels guilt, shame or ultimatums around asking for help with substance use problems.

We can all probably remember a time when we’ve gotten super inspired by what someone else has accomplished or experienced. This is totally true for recovery as well. When we can lean into the knowledge that someone else has gone through the same battle that we’re facing, we don’t feel so alone.

We believe in every client’s ability to become strong, resilient and healthy. And we know that going the extra mile with support and compassion really empowers people to take positive steps forward toward recovery, sobriety and a brighter future.

Taking the wheel and learning to drive is a process. There is that incredible day when you hop in the driver’s seat and venture off on your first big road trip. But before that, there’s tons of skills to master. You’ve got to know what all the traffic signals and road signs mean.

Feeling “stuck” is the number one thing I talk about with our clients; people just like you who are feeling bogged down by bad habits they can’t shake, and daily struggles that block them from living a fulfilling life. When you’re dealing with this stuff, especially long-term, it’s easy to spiral down into the grips of frustration and hopelessness.