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Self-improvement is supposed to feel empowering, not exhausting. But in the pursuit of becoming “better,” many people find themselves overwhelmed,

Choices we make are like planting seeds and actions we take like watering and tending the land. Have you planted something but don’t see any results? Are you sweating in the field of your dreams and close to giving up due to lack of progress? Don’t let your vision be choked by weeds or wilt in the heat. There’s a purpose in all this.

Are you considering taking a leap into the unknown and making a bold decision about your future? Whether this decision has to do with your career, your relationships, your business, or your personal life, just remember:

I’ve always had a knack for restoring or improving things. Whether its people, a project, or an organization, I can’t help but see the potential of what could be. For some reason, that sparks within me a passion to sculpt possibility into reality.

Nobody likes stretch marks. Whether you’re a body builder or an expectant mother, they’re unattractive and just plain frustrating. But they’re actually a really good sign. They mean something is growing. Growth often includes pain, change, and waiting. Have you grown lately?

“I have laughed, in bitterness and agony of heart, at the contrast between what I seem and what I am!” Those words from Nathaniel Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter issue a warning to individuals and businesses alike. Image matters, but far less than substance.

If battling addiction is like a knight taking on a ravaging dragon, then dealing with co-occurring disorders is like fighting one with two heads and both of them spewing flames. The term “Co-Occurring Disorder” is a clinical one referring to a person being diagnosed with both addictive disease and one or more mental health disorders at the same time.

If you’re interested in understanding the differences between levels of treatment to expand your current programs, direct a client to a more appropriate venue, or navigate the behavioral health/medical world yourself, then this video is for you. In it, I discuss the most common levels of treatment care, the medical necessity for each, and details specific to various intensities. The levels covered include: 1. Outpatient 2. Intensive Outpatient 3. Partial Hospitalization and 4. Residential/Inpatient Hopefully, this is a useful basic guide but let us know if you have questions or would like greater clarification.

Why is lack of motivation or “drive” so common a phenomena? How is it that something so bad is so easily related to by so many driven professionals? The answers are varied but clear. Burnout is one reason: the quenched flames of something about which you once were passionate but now can barely tolerate. Or perhaps the culprit is complacency, where you’ve done well enough that you’re content to cease all improvement or growth. Another is becoming overwhelmed, wherein you focus on so many things you’re suddenly unable to focus on any of them. And then there’s lack of vision, losing the fire of reaching your objectives to the impulse of giving up on your dream. We’ve all been there. But there is not where we should stay.

The closing lines from the poem, Who are You? read: “When standing in our own company with no one else around, and looking inside: what then have we found? There’s only the past with its pains and glories too: will we be content with ourselves so true? Or shall we seek to create all new? ‘I’ll not be me, yes, that’s what I’ll do.’ When the ball drops and we see whether we measure up to par, I wonder who really knows just who they are.”

The United States military is one of the best trained in the world, which is what makes it one of the most powerful. The military doesn’t teach its soldiers to shoot without aiming or to go ahead and fail quickly. Mission success is vital. Failing is not an option when the stakes are high.

I felt like having fun today so this post goes out to all my fellow multi-theory eclectic therapists as well as to my beloved furry friend. I miss you, buddy. How does it relate to business? Give a dog a bone and he’ll follow you home.

Isn’t it interesting that when we doubt something, when we believe something is impossible, particularly regarding our own capabilities, that we find a way to prove ourselves right? Of course, the opposite can be equally true. There’s actually a process to how this magic occurs.

In a world where it seems everyone is captivated by the allure of fame, fortune, and power, it’s ironic how easily these pursuits leave one feeling unfulfilled and empty. But there’s a way to overcome this trend, to become a spring of hope to those around you, and find amazing joy in the process. Curious? Check out the article to unlock the secret.

What comes to mind when you think of the word critical? Some would say absolutely necessary while others might think overly judgmental. Both definitions are equally true but, depending on the focus, bring about powerfully different results in life and business. Wonder how? Read on.

We’ve all experienced conflict. And everyone has advice about what to do when you’re faced with that challenge. But do you know the best way to handle conflict or, better yet, how to prevent it in the first place?

As part of her academic training as a clinician, a university student once interviewed me concerning my background and common practices in the addictions field. While this was used as part of her coursework in school, I thought it might be helpful to share these answers to some common questions for anyone interested in learning more about the topic.

We could all use a dose of fresh wind in our sails, fresh fire in our hearth, and fresh passion for our goals. If you’re feeling bogged down, I dare you to read this entire article. It might just change your trajectory and, with it, your future.

What if you could choose what you see, what you feel, and the very world around you? Impossible, you say? Perhaps for some. But I’m of the persuasion that, as challenging as it might seem, human beings can do just this if they know how. And if you can, then you can shape your future. In fact, it’s not really as complicated as it seems. Instructions inside.

We all have one life to live and only 24-hours to do it in day by day. But don’t underestimate large things in small packages. It’s possible to change your life, or someone else’s, in far less time than that. This article explores the possibilities all around us.

To be effective at meeting needs and delivering value, we first have to step into the shoes of our prospects and patients. We must shed our preconceived notions and embrace realities beyond what we have known. I can never hope to truly meet a need that I do not understand.

Every moment of every day, we make choices. It happens so frequently we seldom even realize we are executing a program that will lead to an ultimate conclusion when amplified by time. This article considers how what we see as small or unimportant actually determines our future.

Ever found yourself injured and at a clear disadvantage when trying to accomplish something great? These are the moments that generate your greatest opportunities for victory. This article explains why pressing forward is necessary when you’re fighting hurt.

If everything in life is negotiable, doesn’t it make sense to be good at it? This article helps you hone that skill so you don’t have to walk away with a sour deal. Sharpen your ability to bargain and start enjoying the benefits of winning with words.

Many things can set one apart from the crowd in business or relationships. Maybe a unique product, a creative flare, or a smooth tongue. In this post, I explore another way to stand out and be noticed that is guaranteed to make a positive impact when used.

Are you feeling drained, struggling to walk out the passion you once had for your career, loved ones, or goals? It happens to everyone at times but take heart: you’re one recharge away from harnessing fresh energy to pursue your dreams. Let this article be your charging station.

Isn’t if funny how, although we swim in a world filled with information, we often fail to recognize and practically apply the data available to us? This article discusses how solving problems, innovating changes, and bringing to life creative ventures depend upon using this tool well.

They say all things are fair in love and war but when it comes to business or professional conflict, there’s a right and a wrong way to “put up your dukes.” This article discusses how best to triumph in the ring of commercial scuffles and, better yet, how to avoid things coming to blows in the first place.

The benefits of working smart are self-evident, but many professionals apply this principle only to themselves and their own efforts. In reality, one of the most powerful ways to accelerate advancement and achieve lasting success is to view others as allies rather than competition. This post highlights ways to forge smart alliances.

Many of the skills necessary to mastering a round of golf can be directly applied to success in business and life in general. This post compares the two, exploring ways you can remain below par and, with a little luck, score that hole-in-one.

When employees work together, it has big benefits for your business. Collaboration creates innovative solutions, boosts engagement, and accelerates growth. Keep in mind that your employees are unlikely to collaborate on their own. You must create an atmosphere that encourages and rewards cooperative partnerships.

If you’re struggling with doubts, fears, and questions about your meaning and purpose in life, there’s a name for what you’re experiencing. And there’s help. This article explains precisely what this phenomena is and how to come through it with greater strength, peace, and courage.

Starting a new business is exciting, it’s rewarding, and it’s often an answer to a lifelong dream. Being an entrepreneur is also hard work, really hard work. With an understanding of how to manage your hectic workload, where your stress is coming from, and how to handle it, you can keep it from getting the best of you.

Everyone’s heard the expression, “No Pain, No Gain,” which means that you have to endure difficulty and struggle to accomplish something great. That’s certainly true, and you should approach situations this way when making an important decision. But you also have to look at it from the other side.

Today, let’s have some fun discussing our duties. This article plumbs the depths of how
to ensure our responsibilities overcome our challenges.