Everything alive on Earth requires water to survive. That is to say, water is absolutely foundational to life. That is why people on Earth work so hard to ensure everyone has access to clean water and why those exploring space are always on the lookout for signs of water on other planets.While water is important...Read More
Do you ever feel stuck? Maybe you are looking at your long to-do list, and you just can’t seem to get started on anything. Maybe you have been putting off a task for no real reason. Maybe you catch yourself staring off into space.What you might need in those moments is a quick activity that...Read More
In just about any building you might enter, you are likely to find parts of the structure that are present to make sure the whole thing stays standing. You might find load-bearing walls, for example, which not only divide one space from another but also support the weight of the structure built about them. Or...Read More
Take a moment to think about your closest friends and family members. Call to mind the people who always have your back, who have seen you through tough times, and who know they can count on you if they need help.Now, take a moment to think of the people in your life with whom you...Read More
You have almost certainly heard that old head-scratcher: Which came first: the chicken or the egg?It is quite a conundrum, right? After all, you need a chicken to get an egg. But on the other hand, you need an egg in order to get a chicken. It is a circular investigation that can have you...Read More
If you are a person who loves to exercise, this blog post is not necessarily for you. Maybe you have been working on your physical health for a long time. Maybe you are an athlete who is always in training for the next big game or match or other competition. Maybe you are already swimming,...Read More
In this blog, we often write about substance use disorders from a general perspective. That is to say, we lump all substance use disorders together without talking about any drug in particular. In one sense, that generalization is appropriate given that the process of overcoming a substance use disorder and then building a life free...Read More
Some people love a juicy story. They love hearing them, retelling them, and exchanging them with others who might have related (or even unrelated) stories to share. Often, these stories are built around sketchy facts, eager assumptions, a dose of judgment, and imaginative speculation. In other words, these juicy stories are not always true. Even...Read More
As you would expect, this blog post is about your recovery from a substance use disorder. But before we get to that, we would like you to take a moment to think about your favorite song.It might take a moment for you to settle on a single song. After all, the world is filled to...Read More
Are you the kind of person who is always willing to put in the extra work in order to succeed? Maybe you were always the last member of your team to leave the weight room. Maybe you took and retook college admission exams until you got the score you thought you needed to be admitted...Read More
