In my last post I detailed a few reasons why I needed to choose the path to sobriety rather than continue down the twisted, regret-fuelled (yet many times very pleasurable) road of drinking alcohol. I downloaded an app that would allow me to track my sober days - it's basically a calendar that is green… Continue reading Three Days Can Feel Like a Lifetime
Category: Health
Now May Be My Sober Chance
I have a drinking problem. Not a rock-bottom, completely dependent on alcohol to function kind of problem, but a comforting glass or two every night, plus social drinking on the weekends kind of problem. Boredom, excitement, celebrations, bereavement: all opportunities to drink. I can't remember the last time I went for a week without having… Continue reading Now May Be My Sober Chance
Take the Time to be Happy
Wow - things have moved at such a rapid pace it's making my head spin. So far in Vancouver they have shut down all the bars and restaurants, cafes are only to go, most people seem to be working from home. It's a very challenging and scary time for a lot of people, and without… Continue reading Take the Time to be Happy
Opportunities and Avoidances while Staying Home
Man oh man. It has not reached quarantine levels in my household yet, but I suspect we are going to be spending an awful lot more time at home in the near future. Like many blogs out there, this one is going to offer some humble opinions on how best to spend that time. Avoidances… Continue reading Opportunities and Avoidances while Staying Home
Optimistic Thoughts for the Future
Be calm, be optimistic, be kind. Headlines are screaming at us, people on social media are spreading bad information, influencers are trying to convince us it's all fine, and no one can seem to talk about anything else. The coronavirus has not only made many people very sick, it has gripped our collective imagination and… Continue reading Optimistic Thoughts for the Future
What Am I Doing This For?
Why am I up at 5am three times a week to go to the gym? Why do I stop myself from ordering take out when it would be the easiest thing to do? Why do I automate a chunk of my paycheque to go into savings every month? Why have I disabled almost all social… Continue reading What Am I Doing This For?
Squashing That Nasty Inner Voice
"Stop trying, it won't work." "What do you think you're doing?" "You can't do that because..." "Yeah, but..." Take that, evil voice! That's not me, but an accurate representation of this post. That little voice that you have inside you is a nasty piece of work. Imagine the most passive aggressive person you know and… Continue reading Squashing That Nasty Inner Voice
Bounce Back Mentally after a Physical Setback
This particular post is a little difficult to write because I am in the midst of a shoulder injury of some sort. It's very embarrassing, but what the hell, here's what happened: I was getting a massage, and had to get on the bed, roll over onto my stomach while pulling the sheet up over… Continue reading Bounce Back Mentally after a Physical Setback
Look towards the Next Step, Not the End Goal
Now that it's mid-January I can't help but notice that the gym is noticeably quieter than it was a week ago. The first two weeks of the year I was in there at 5:30am and had to wait a few minutes for the squat rack, and the treadmills were almost all full (note - I… Continue reading Look towards the Next Step, Not the End Goal
Settling for Normal Isn’t Always Good Enough
Ahh the banality of routine. Knowing what to do and when to do it. Accepting the norm and carrying on without question or desire for change. We all get stuck in a rut in many areas of life - health, financial, romance, etc. I am for the large part a big proponent of routines that… Continue reading Settling for Normal Isn’t Always Good Enough
Secondhand Thoughts 