Sometimes we need to reset and restart it does not mean that we are a failure but we need to evaluate and find what works. Listen and connect I would like to hear from you [email protected] 

If you are feeling overwhelmed or just frustrated with things join me as we talk about some things that are concerning. We cover some news headlines, our loss of connection to one another, and what we can do to help those struggling. 

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Life is hard and many times we lose track of what we are doing and why we are doing the things that we like. 

This week we are looking at how we deal with making things happen, reaching goals, and sustaining change and progress. In short, we are talking about self-efficacy how to define it, how to measure it, and how we can improve it.

References
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-efficacy-2795954
https://www.simplypsychology.org/self-efficacy.html
https://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/education/self-efficacy
https://nobaproject.com/modules/self-efficacy
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/26768/1/General_Self-Efficacy_Scale%20(GSE).pdf

This week we talk about self destructive behaviors and dive into some. The average person engaged in about 6 self destructive behaviors and it is either by self handicapping, self limited or even procrastination. 

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References 
https://www.mettapsych.com/selfdefeating-behaviors-adults

https://spacioustherapy.com/eliminate-self-defeating-behaviors/

https://www.encyclopedia.com/social-sciences/applied-and-social-sciences-magazines/self-defeating-behavior

http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/self/self-defeating-behavior/

https://eudaimoniahomes.com/6-self-defeating-behaviors-to-avoid-in-recovery/

Often we just get overwhelmed and decide that we have had enough and we catch a case of the F-it's. How did I get it? What do I do to overcome it? This week we cover this topic and discuss what this is and how we might be able to overcome it.
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References
https://www.lifehack.org/676835/why-giving-up-is-not-an-option-and-how-to-stay-motivated

https://exploringyourmind.com/giving-vs-knowing-quit/

https://projectlifemastery.com/dont-give-up/

No can be hard to say and hard to hear but this word is actually a word that is empowering and can lead us to the opportunity to say yes to better things. 

References
https://psychcentral.com/lib/learning-to-say-no

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201311/the-power-no

This week we discuss attitude and how it could make or break your recovery. 

Here is a great question "How will I know that I have freedom from addiction?"  This is what we discuss and think about today in this episode. 

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Hope and being your own agent of change is important in recover or facing our own issues. If we are not engaged in seeking or moving to change our life or circumstances then we are where we are. NOTHING will change unless we seek to change it.

If you like what you hear please share it with others and be your own reason for HOPE. 

Reference
 https://vertavahealth.com/blog/why-hope-is-the-starting-point-for-addiction-recovery/