Why is quitting smoking so hard?
When we try to leave old unwanted behaviors behind, we look to the thoughts and beliefs that block us, such as thinking “I can’t quit,” or “it’s too hard.” Pleasures are not addictive. You choose to addict yourself to them. This happens when you create a set of...The Value of Persistence in Addiction Recovery
At SMART Recovery we emphasize several values, such as knowing yourself, being responsible for your actions, and being tolerant of yourself when you make mistakes. Persistence is another, and it can be one of your most important values to follow. Once you’ve...Love Protocols for Addiction Treatment
Love Protocols for Addiction Treatment Support SMART | 0 comments Anne Giles posted the following at www.annegiles.com on September 8, 2017. Though not necessarily a SMART concept, the idea could be an interesting topic to broach at a SMART meeting. Further references...Recognize Unhelpful Thinking – Demands
By Charles A., former SMART Recovery Facilitator The focus of this article is to learn to recognize common ways of thinking that lead to emotional upsets and, as a result, unwanted behaviors… such as addiction. Once you are aware of what constitutes unhelpful...Mindfulness Study: 11-minute training reduces drinking
Repost from Peter G. Dodge Foundation Heavy drinkers given 11 minutes of mindfulness training drank less over the week following training than others in the same study who were taught relaxation techniques. “We found that a very brief, simple exercise in mindfulness...
