Justo ChalaireJun 162 minNO SHORT CUTS“As addicts and alcholics, we have a mindset of wanting things now. We want to feel a change right now, we want to reach levels that...
Justo ChalaireJan 62 minExercise for Mental HealthWays that exercise can help with depression or anxiety are things like: · Exercise Releases feel-good endorphins, “Endorphins are...
Justo ChalaireNov 24, 20212 minResponsibilitiesMy reflection from 11/24/19 "A lot happens in one day, both negative and positive. If we do not take the time to appreciate both, perhaps...
Justo ChalaireNov 5, 20211 minOvercome Limited Beliefs Overcome limited Beliefs Our first step is to choose our desired outcome. 1. You must know what you want to work towards to set a mark....
Justo ChalaireSep 4, 20212 minAdvocateMost people know I am a person in long-term recovery. For me, that means I have not used any mind altering substances since 12/26/18. It...
Justo ChalaireSep 1, 20211 minReconstructionI realized early in recovery that I have a long road of reconstruction in front of me... I knew nothing about how to build a house. So, I...
Justo ChalaireJul 27, 20213 minMy name is just a labelMy name is Justo Chalaire. BUT, That name does not define who I am. Actually, the word Justo is defined in Spanish as just, fair, or...
Justo ChalaireJun 2, 20211 minChampion CopingAn ill behavior usually stems from a thought which turns to an emotion and promotes an action. However, when those emotions arise, we...
Justo ChalaireMay 4, 20212 minProgress not PerfectionThe A.A. Big Book states a key part of sobriety and spiritual growth on pg. 60. This is Progress not Perfection. This is a key phrase...
Justo ChalaireApr 10, 20213 minMustard SeedFaith the size of a mustard moves mountains. This is what’s spoken in the bible by Jesus. Now let me tell you what this means to me… I...
Justo ChalaireMar 15, 20212 min27 ClubI saw a post recently about the 27 club. This club represents the tragic deaths of several 27 year-old rock-stars throughout history....
Justo ChalaireMar 9, 20213 minTemple of the SpiritMany people have asked me about physical health and Gods will for it lately. My response is that God clearly gave us a body and he gives...
Justo ChalaireMar 5, 20212 minCoaches Changed My LifeCoaches changed my life Growing up I played many sports, but my focus was on football and wrestling. When playing sports my growth was...
Justo ChalaireFeb 17, 20211 minRepentAs a kid I grew up in the catholic church which had beautiful traditions. One of these is Lent, which is simply a season of reflection...
Justo ChalaireJan 27, 20212 minPurposeWhat is my Purpose? This is one those life questions that everyone will ask themselves. I know I did my whole life but I never seemed to...
Justo ChalaireDec 12, 20202 minGood GriefGrief is something that comes with life. Over the past couple years, I have experienced a lot of it. However, the most recent process of...
Justo ChalaireNov 30, 20202 minProcrastinationProcrastination- The action of delaying or postponing something This is the story of my life. The scariest part is that I became so...
Justo ChalaireOct 6, 20201 minComplacencyI realized this morning that my previous accomplishments will not sustain my recovery today. "Recovery- a return to a normal state of...
Justo ChalaireSep 30, 20201 minIdentityMy pride stood in the way for years which pushed me to build a self-conceived identity that constantly fell short. If I conceive this...
Justo ChalaireAug 6, 20201 minEasy Way outA friend who is struggling told me yesterday that he just wants to take the easy way out. I read his message and after long...