New Year’s Resolutions get a lot of love and hate this time of year. The diet and other “self-improvement” industries know they can make a lot of money off of people’s insecurities and cash-in, offering promises for dramatic changes (often to one’s external appearance) that disappoint and leave customers feeling like it wasn’t the diet … Read More
The holidays can be the most dreaded time of year for people in recovery. The hustle and bustle of family parties, gift exchanges and the inability to isolate from others. Here are some ways to make the holiday season less stressful and more enjoyable: Make a Schedule Create an hour-by-hour schedule to keep yourself on … Read More
The holiday season used to be my favorite time of year. Other than the time I spent struggling with an eating disorder, most of my memories of Thanksgiving and Christmas from childhood are filled with trips to the mall to pick out gifts, hearing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” endlessly on … Read More
