"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
Make One Choice Your Future Self Will Thank You For
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Hi Reader, Here’s a simple idea that can guide a lot of good decisions: Your future self is watching. Not in a scary way, more like a quiet reminder that today’s choices shape tomorrow’s experience. In recovery and mental health, it’s easy to focus on what feels good right now. But short-term relief doesn’t always lead to long-term peace. A helpful question to ask is: It might be: You don’t have to get everything right. Just make one small choice today that your future self will appreciate. Those small choices add up, and over time, they build a life you don’t need to escape from. On the path together, Duane |
The Addicted Mind Podcast
"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
Hi Reader, This week on The Addicted Mind, I talk with Mitchell Osmond about something I see all the time, people who are thriving at work but struggling at home. Mitchell shares his story of hitting a breaking point, facing divorce, debt, and substance use, and how he turned things around. One of the big takeaways is that the skills that make us successful in business do not always work in relationships. Logic, control, and efficiency might win in the boardroom, but at home, connection,...
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