by Xris Martinez | Jan 10, 2022 | Thoughts
It’s tough to watch a loved one struggle with mental illness and know how to best be supportive. Oftentimes we might find ourselves avoiding the situation because we’re not sure what to say or do. We might feel fear about saying the wrong thing and...
by Xris Martinez | Dec 20, 2021 | Thoughts
Sometimes it is the full moon, the kids, work, being cooped up, listening to the news, or just operator mental error, but whatever it is, the survival charade of intellectualizing, analyzing, aka being in our heads too much, is what most people say drives them nuts...
by Xris Martinez | Dec 10, 2021 | Thoughts
You may have noticed that the majority of people lose steam with their resolutions for the New Year. About 80% of Americans fail in these goals by the second week of February. There’s no bottled motivation to buy but here are some ideas that can bolster you in making...
by Xris Martinez | Jul 28, 2021 | Thoughts
How To Work With Summer Triggers: Stay Safe and Sober Summer is now in full effect. As the beginning of the season coincided with the lifting of lockdown restrictions, everyone is scrambling to catch as much fun in the sun as they can. Barbecues, outdoor parties,...
by Daniel Blackwood | Feb 29, 2016 | Thoughts
As we continue on our individual personal journeys, periods of action are ideally followed by periods of reflection. However, there are many kinds of reflection – some more helpful than others. Sitting and reflecting in meditation can be a positive activity, but can...
