At Silver Lining we agree, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
An important part of understanding why we may engage in certain activities that we do is reflecting on our intention…our motivation. One of the most natural parts of being human is to push away what is uncomfortable or painful, and to cling to what we want and feels good. Another natural part of being human […]
One of the greatest adventures you’ll ever have is not only becoming your authentic self but learning who that is. This means figuring out what you really believe or don’t believe…what you really care about…what your true values are. It can be difficult if we are looking to everyone and everything else to understand who […]
“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is.” ―John Allen Paulos, mathematician Some people are better at dealing with uncertainty than others, but it generally seems that for most people uncertainty is a major stressor and a potential trigger for using drugs and alcohol. Uncertainty isn’t just about not knowing the future, or feeling insecure in the present…it […]
Even though it’s a situation that has been going on for about a year now, it’s important to consider how the pandemic may be impacting your life and any addictions you may or may not be aware you have because of it. The pandemic is practically an on-going chronic stressor that nearly everyone continues to […]
A huge part of our happiness and wellbeing is learning to take on other perspectives and vantage points when we’re feeling stuck. Unhappiness is often a result of feeling a lack of power or influence over our life, feeling like we can’t make the changes we would like to make and seeing little or no […]
“A narcissist’s criticism is their autobiography.”– M. Wakefield There is a lot of confusion on what narcissism is exactly, and if you yourself have narcissistic tendencies or people in your life with narcissism. Probably the best way to think of it is to understand it as being on a spectrum, like most anything. But how […]
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” -Thich Nhat Hanh One of the most significant accomplishments in life is truly living a life that is authentic to you. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, self-actualization, is stated as the peak of our needs. […]
Happy Holidays To You and Your Family!! For some this phrase is uplifting and positive and makes them feel hopeful and uplifted! It can bring a feeling of joy, happiness, home, contentment and a wonderful break from the everyday routine of life. But unfortunately it’s not as simple as that. It can also be a […]
Part of dealing with mental health disorders and addiction involves thinking about your situation, problems, upcoming events, past mistakes, and a host of other things. Too often, the pattern of thoughts is overwhelmingly negative in nature. You devote a lot of time to stuff like regret related to past decisions or anxiety about getting through […]
When a person dealing with mental health disorders or addiction decides to seek professional help, they are sometimes overwhelmed with the treatment options available to them. If they don’t know the lingo, trying to decipher the myriad options can be overwhelming. Some only need bare minimum weekly appointments that allow them to keep their regular […]
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