I am in a tough season right now. But while it is tough, I have not fallen apart. I have not fallen back into old patterns of how I respond when things get tough for me.

Listen to this episode to hear how bad patterns can be changed and a tough season can even be a little less tough.

As important it was for me to develop a morning routine, my nighttime routine has been a game changer. Listen to this episode to see where I got my guidance from in forming this nighttime routine and other tips I have found along the way.

Before I became sober, I blamed everyone but myself. The circumstances, other people, heck, even the weather.

Listen to this episode as I discuss how I overcame my own worst enemy; myself.

For years, I let my emotions control my actions. I would use my emotions to justify my drinking. Bad day? Get a drink. Good day? Get a drink. My emotions were in the driver's seat of my life.

Listen to this episode about how emotions went from controlling my life to being used as tool to make sure I am on the path to success.

Ever since I heard Rachel Hollis's podcast last year on her calendar audit, I knew I had to do this. Listen to this episode about what vital information that I learned in my calendar audit this year and how it is absolute game changer.

Balance...what I strive for but can never seem to maintain. Is balance even possible?

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So much time is spent preparing for the holiday season. Whether it is making a plan to protect your sobriety or dealing with the holiday overwhelm, the holiday season can be exhausting.

But what happens with they are over? Listen to this episode as I discuss how I shift my focus in my sobriety after the holidays to make sure it continues strong into the New Year.

Growing up, I was always taught to not hurt others feelings. That what words you choose do matter. But, what about the words you use when you talk to yourself?