Posts by Robert

Robert is the Recovery Guy. Getting clean and sober on April 25, 1986 has given me the insight and practical skill set to not only stay sober, but to also re-invent myself to the person I always wanted to become. Showing others how to do this is my life goal.

What is Mindfulness Based Treatment and What Role Does it Play in Helping the Addicted Recover and Work as a Relapse Prevention Model

What is Mindfulness Based Treatment and What Role Does it Play in Helping the Addicted Recover and Work as a Relapse Prevention Model

Feb 26, 2020

“Mindfulness training, a method of self-observation based on ancient Buddhist psychological models of human suffering, has recently shown promise in the treatment of addictions. Remarkably, the early Buddhist models might be able to further inform our current understanding of addiction and offer novel treatments that outperform traditional options. While Buddhist meditations were not originally designed to specifically treat substance dependencies, Buddhist psychological models show considerable overlap with the current models of addiction, and Buddhist practices aim explicitly to eliminate the causes of craving”.

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Are We Responsible?

Are We Responsible?

Feb 21, 2020

One of the most famous quotes on being responsible is found in the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and it is in titled “The Responsibility Statement”. This statement reads “I am responsible. When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of AA to be there and for that: I am responsible.”

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My View Of Me And The Power It Has

My View Of Me And The Power It Has

Feb 19, 2020

When I first came to recovery I was told that I only had to change one thing. Not too bad, right? Who can’t change just one thing? This certainly piqued my interest, so I decided to ask them what that one thing was. Their response was humorous and challenging at the same time. That one thing was EVERYTHING.

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Episode #77 – Tuesday The Fix: Significance of Others

Episode #77 – Tuesday The Fix: Significance of Others

Feb 4, 2020

“Everybody has goals and desires that are different, but we have the same needs.”
The desire to feel significant or important is one of the most sought after human needs “Let’s talk about one of the most sought after human needs: The need for significance. There’s not a person alive on the planet who doesn’t want to feel important or needed. Why is feeling special such a compelling force? Why does feeling insignificant make us feel so devastated? Once you understand why you’re driven to feel significant to those around you, you can better interpret your own actions and use this desire to help you work toward your goals”. – Tony Robbins https://www.tonyrobbins.com/personal-growth/need-for-significance/
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How do others play a vital role in this need?
They provide an avenue to demonstrate my caring
Validate my feelings by Reciprocating my regard toward them
Help me complete or fulfill my social need(s)
Help me go through challenges in my life
Someone to celebrate the victories and accomplishment
Provide measurement for my personal progress
Sharpen my saw by challenging me
Present me new ideas

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Episode #76 – Friday The Checkup: Loyalty

Episode #76 – Friday The Checkup: Loyalty

Jan 31, 2020

Loyalty is foundational to our personal recovery initially and moving forward. Loyalty is considered to be one of the five core values of who we are as a person. Loyalty is a gateway to our internal transformation that allows us to become the person we have always wanted to become. Without loyalty, we are missing a key ingredient to the change that needs to occur. We become increasingly loyal one step at a time. Loyalty leads to so many things in our life that have eluded us when we were not loyal.
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“This above all: to thine own self be true. And it must follow, as night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” ~William Shakespeare
We can trust ourselves so we learn to trust others
We become predictable
We become more approachable by those we want to approach us
We develop a like for who we are
We deepen our regard toward others
We rest better
We enjoy life without waiting for the other shoe to drop
We spend more time appreciating the important things in life because we set aside things that aren’t important

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Episode #75 – Tuesday The Fix: The Cornerstone of Faith

Episode #75 – Tuesday The Fix: The Cornerstone of Faith

Jan 28, 2020

Faith is so vital to our recovery. Without faith, we will never be free of the bondage that our addiction gripped us with for so many years. We lost so much because our faith was weak and for many of us became non-existent. I hope this podcast and the content below challenge, inspire and grows in ways you have been hoping for.
 
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Lauren Hernandez of Purdue University May 22, 2018
Faith is a universal human experience- something that touches us all.
 
Faith can provide inner strength
Faith teaches you to give back and serve the less fortunate
Faith allows you to be selfless and put others first
Faith can help you to discover your purpose in life
Faith helps you overcome stress, anxiety, and fear
Faith can be the pathway to finding solutions.
Faith gives you a sense of hope
Faith is a source of peace and joy
Faith will help you get through the trials of life
Faith can make you a better person
https://www.theodysseyonline.com/the-benefits-of-strong-faith

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Episode #74 – Friday The Checkup: The Power of the Celebration

Episode #74 – Friday The Checkup: The Power of the Celebration

Jan 24, 2020

This podcast is designed to encourage you through uncovering and enlarging your celebration for the recovery and the wellness you have been given. Regardless of our length of recovery, we have something to celebrate. If for no other reason, we can celebrate that today it is not necessary for us to die. As we continue to grow in our recovery the things that we are being restored to and the things that are being restored to gives us even more reason to celebrate. Find out what is most important to you in terms of what you can celebrate and ultimately find the power that it lends you as part of that celebration. I am sure it won’t take you long to understand the reasons that you have to celebrate. Please continue to comment, share, and subscribe to this podcast. Also, go to patreon.com/Recovery Guy to join our recovery movement.

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