By Jennifer McDougall Impostor Syndrome, a psychological pattern characterized by persistent doubts about one’s accomplishments and the fear of being exposed as a fraud, affects people from all walks of life. Whether a high-performing executive or a diligent student, this phenomenon can undermine your self-esteem, inhibit your potential, and affectContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Self-care is an essential component of maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. For individuals embracing a sober lifestyle, prioritizing self-care becomes even more crucial. This article will explore 30 self-care activities that nurture your well-being, promote relaxation, and enhance your sobriety. Let’s delve into these empowering practices!Continue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall “Emotion can be the enemy. If you give in to your emotions, you lose yourself. You must be at one with your emotions because the body always follows the mind. “–Bruce Lee Frustration over emotions may suggest that an individual lacks emotional intelligence. For example, if youContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall You might be asking yourself, “Where in the world do I even begin?” That’s where Passages comes in. We are a non-12-step addiction treatment center here to help you discover and heal the underlying conditions causing you to use and abuse drugs and alcohol. According to ourContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Codependency is a term that describes a relationship dynamic where one person relies excessively on another for their sense of self-worth and happiness. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it as “a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who isContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Does it feel like something in the air is weighing you down? When you are around a particular person or a particular crowd, do you leave feeling drained and unable to stand? These are only a couple signs that negative energy is consuming your physical and mentalContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Often times, people who have a poor body image also have a lower self-esteem which can cause them to turn to drugs or alcohol to feel better about themselves. It might stem from childhood bullying or any type of abuse – mental, physical, or emotional – asContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall If you’re like me, you’ve been called courageous. It’s a compliment I don’t take lightly, but it also makes me uncomfortable sometimes. I know that courage is something anyone can cultivate in themselves. As it turns out, there are many ways to become more courageous (and theyContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall How we feel, and the circumstances of our lives can depend significantly on who we choose to surround ourselves with. The crucial question is asking yourself whether or not the people in your life (right now) are lifting you and inspiring you, or are they dragging youContinue Reading
By Jennifer McDougall Even though most of us know that holding on to regret is not healthy, many of us still do it. Regret drags us down for as long as we decide to drag it along throughout our lives. Knowing how to let go can be difficult so hereContinue Reading
People throw around the phrase “self-control” quite often. But what does it mean? Do we have a solid definition? And if we do, what does it mean for substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation? Thankfully all of these questions can be answered since we have a sufficient definition of self-control. Self-controlContinue Reading