Browsing all posts in October, 2009.

Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut…

This little ad ditty always appealed to me – I wonder why?  But it is so the truth for me. Sometimes I really feel like a nut, and, well, sometimes I don’t. I used to have this voice in my head that said “I hate my life.”  Even when life was good, one bad thing [...]

Study Finds Work Attitude and Home Life Intertwined

While not everyone is crazy about the work they do or the company they work for, a change in attitude could be good for their health. According to a new study from Kansas State University, invigorated and dedicated employees carry their positive work experiences into their personal life to create a happier home life. Science [...]

Creating Mental Obstacles

One of the challenges in recovery is moving forward without creating obstacles to stop progress. These are almost always mental obstacles: I can’t do that – I don’t have time – I don’t like that – Not my cup of tea – or the catch-all, there’ s nothing I can do about it.

Dealing with Frustration

I’ve been enjoying a lovely little saga with my central air conditioning. It stopped working around the end of September. Since then I have had a series of frustrating attempts to get it fixed.  The landlord is fixated on only certain people touching his precious house. I’m fixated on not being hot.  The other day [...]

Pets and Recovery

Research has shown that animals help people who are stressed or are healing after surgery. Humans have a unique bond with animals – dogs, cats, and in my case, parrots. I know when I’m having a rough day, a little time with my pets makes me feel better. In early recovery in particular a strong [...]