The Recovery Coach NY Blog
Laugh Out Loud
If life seems jolly rotten, there's something you've forgotten! And that's to laugh and smile and dance and sing. - Eric Idle, "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" As they say, laughter [...]
There’s Nothing Phony About Your Sobriety
Your sobriety is a landmark achievement that you should be enjoying with immense pride. But you're not. Instead you're feeling like you're in a club where you don't belong. That you're a sham and a [...]
Overcoming Procrastination
"Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow." – Mark Twain If you're nodding your head in recognition and agreement that's a sure sign you're familiar with procrastinating. Which can [...]
Summer Vacation Executive Function Support
School's coming to a close, summer's almost here, what's the plan for your kids? Just because formal classes have ended for the season doesn't mean they should stop learning. In fact, Executive Function (EF) skills [...]
Mid Year Check In
So, how're those New Year's resolutions working out for you? If you haven't followed through, or can't even remember what they were that's OK. You're not alone. Most people who make them don't keep them [...]
Safe Pride, Sober Pride
June is Pride Month, a time of celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community that's full of events, parties and fun. As exciting as everything is, those in the sober community need to be especially mindful that [...]
Get Out From Under Gaslighting
"Gaslighting" is a term we're hearing a lot lately. While it may prompt us to think of the 1944 movie starring Ingrid Bergman it describes an act that is far from entertainment. Gaslighting is a [...]
