The Sober Plug

People fear change. Human beings are creatures of habit, and we find comfort in our routines even if they're unhealthy ones. The key is to change your mindset about change and fear itself. In this episode Connor gives 3 tips to overcome any fears you have in your life right this moment.

If you're struggling with addiction, you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

It's normal to feel overwhelmed in early sobriety. A lot of change is happening, and we're not accustomed to handling life's problems or our emotions in a sober state of mind. In this episode, Connor gives 2 important tips when you're feeling overwhelmed with the stress that comes with recovery. 

We're going to have tough days in sobriety and that's okay as long as we respond instead of react. A big part of recovery is gaining control over your emotions, not letting your emotions control you. If you struggle with that, these 3 tips can help you.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Many people fear getting sober and a lot of times they don't understand why. What you don't realize is that the fear of getting sober is what keeps you sick and suffering. There are essentially 2 reasons that people fear getting sober and once you know how to address those fears, recovery becomes much more obtainable. 

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Growth and comfort do not live on the same block. If you want things in life you're going to have to work for them; physically, mentally, emotionally, Spiritually, financially, sobriety etc. It takes discipline in order to be the person we aspire to be. If you want to have a fulfilling life, you have to be willing to do the ugly work that isn't appealing but needs to get done. Do you need to grow in certain areas in your life? If so, this episode is for you.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach Connor directly at 203-917-8862

There are a lot of misconceptions about sobriety that aren't really true but generally believed. A lot of people get sober and they believe abstinence by itself is going to be enough to have a good life. I disagree. Getting sober doesn't guarantee a good life, it just gives us the opportunity to have the type of life we want... If we're willing to work for it.

If you're struggling with addiction, you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862

Sometimes we forget what the point of sobriety is, and we need reminders that the process of sobriety is actually worth it. If you feel like you lose hope or Faith that recovery is worth the effort, these 3 reasons will be a big reminder of why. 

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862 

Rock bottom doesn't need to come in the form of homelessness, loss of family, getting arrested or an overdose. A lot of times it happens from within. We suffer when we drift away from who we know we're supposed to be. We suffer when we fail to reach our potential. And when we're struggling with addiction we tend to suffer in all areas of our life, whether we're "functioning" or not. When we get sober, it becomes possible to be our best self and to have a life of fulfillment, purpose and contentment IF we are willing to put the work in.

If you're struggling with addiction you can reach out to Connor directly at 203-917-8862