A contingency plan can help get you rapid and constructive help when needed AND can reduce the potential negative impact on friends and family. In your plan, consider the following: Establish a trusted friend to inform if things go badly and help navigate your...
The hardest part of recovering from addiction may be the understanding that the addiction is never far away. Relapse is common. That does not mean that you shouldn’t work hard to prevent it. Relapse can undo a lot of hard work and may prove deadly. Many would say,...
You are not immune to addictive behaviors and the curse of addiction in all its forms. Knowing where the risks are can help with avoidance. While there are many forms, the below table represents some of the most mainstream forms in the order of significance based on...
There are lifestyle behaviors and practices that help protect the physical brain and enhance its function. Such can both preserve and improve your intellectual capacity and capability. If you follow Living Better closely, you will not be surprised by the...
We make decisions every day, some big some small. Take the opportunity to reflect on those decisions and ask the following: What was the result or impact of that decision on myself? My family? Others? What was the cost of that decision? What was the benefit? Did the...
Today’s smart phones are remarkable devices that can add real value to one’s life. But if mismanaged, smart phones can be a productivity killer. Consider the following best productivity practices to have your phone work for you and not against you. Configure your...
