Wow. 2024 was an exceptional year. And I know this is not the case for everyone. I learned how to make apologies. I chose sobriety, day after day. My spirituality deepened, thanks in part to this choice. But it’s also thanks to trusting God, going to church almost every week, and learning how to chant…
Tag: sober journey
Systems Review: Behaviors, then Beliefs
We’re hours away from 2025, and I’m on my last systems review for the year! I tried color-coded calendars, both physical and digital. I’ve tried chunking and blocking my various job and class schedules. Ever an accountibilibuddy, I’ve texted, coffee chatted, and Zoomed with friends to support their goals. I am proud of MANY of…
Experiment: Reflecting on Word for 2024
My word for 2024 is “experiment.” Action-oriented and creatively driven, here’s a bunch of experiments from the last year. This year, I learned how much I value feedback, so in the spirit of sharing, I might even add to social media. Health journeys: Career reviews: Creative experiments: Spiritual growth: Interpersonal changes: There are so many…
Systems Review: Have a Prompt for Letting Go and Being Grateful
Have you ever taken a creative writing class? I remember mine; it was one of the only electives in high school. It wasn’t a “necessity”; nor was it a sure-fire resume builder. But it was my favorite, perhaps because of my temporary lack of concern for productivity. The creative writing teacher, Mr. Hackbarth, used prompts…
Experiment: Reclaim and Inventory
Step 4 in the 12 Steps is make an inventory. Initially, when I first read this, my capitalistic business brain thought this is not unlike quality control, SWOT goals, and lists I’ve built through the years. I mean, this blog is bursting with lists, right? But this list hit different. Inventories, in recovery, take ownership….
Experiment: Empower and Reclaim
Last month’s experiment was empower, focused on my intra and interpersonal relationships. It led to so many questions. What am I empowered to change in my own life? How can I show up as my full self, at my various professional roles, within my new relationship, while being a student, at church, and while volunteering…
Experiment: Express and Play
March brings month 3 of my foray into “experiment“, my word for 2024. Continuing with the theme of choice and acting on them (empowering confidence and fueling passion), I have 2 verbs today. February’s focus on “express” led to: Expressing my sunshiny self through wearing yellow every day Posting about it on my personal social…