Music: Suffering (Sherry/Reese, 2014)

Ms. Anne muses about 9-11 and how blame can be a counterproductive thinking strategy.

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Have you ever been so focused on an outcome (such as being hired or being liked) that you're not really in the present moment? Ms. Anne encourages staying in the present moment, being the best you, and surrendering the outcome.

Music: Suffering (Sherry/Reese, 2014)

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Have you ever felt that life's unfair? Have you felt that having to deal with the disease of addiction is not fair? Ms. Anne offers five points to consider to help you get unstuck from this perspective.

Music: Suffering (Sherry/Reese, 2014)

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Want some help getting out of negative and/or counterproductive thought patterns? Ms. Anne introduces two specific tools: Thought-stopping and Thought-training. Ms. Anne is uniquely known in her groups for these effective tools. Try them out and see if they work for you.

Music: Suffering (Sherry/Reese, 2014)

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Ms. Anne talks about the future. What would it like to be self-fulfilled and doing what you're here on the earth to do for all of humankind? Take time to visualize the future.

Music: Suffering (Sherry/Reese, 2014)

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Have times when you're feeling overwhelmed? Ms. Anne talks about breaking it down - taking a task and breaking it down into manageable pieces. Once you start making progress, you're in rhythm. And then, take a moment to be mindful of your progress and success.

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Ms. Anne talks about filling in the gaps. If using drugs and alcohol became your go-to strategy when you were young, you may have missed developing some important life skills. No shame. Learn the skills now. The goal is a fulfilled life, not a life of regret. Visit our website regrouping4recovery.com.

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Episode 2

Music: "Suffering" by Sherry/Reese, 2014

Ms. Anne offers some helpful ideas for distraction (getting away from negative thinking) and examines the myth that the work of recovery begins and ends with treatment. Work on your recovery every day!

Music: "Suffering" Sherry/Reese, 2014

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