I never thought I'd say "I don't drink," but this past Sunday marked six months since I've had a sip of alcohol. The most surprising part of it all? I'm happier sober. And I don't say that lightly. I've dealt with depression most of my life. But after my brother committed suicide, I made it a priority to take care of myself.

It's been 9 years since my brother's suicide. Life since then has been... everything. Heavy and light. Lackluster and full of wisdom. Somehow, still beautiful. I wanted to share some things I've given up and some things I'm still doing to take care of myself. May my self-help laundry list shed some light on your own.

Whether you want to get sober, stay sober, or take a sabbatical from substances for a while, I hope these positive affirmations for sobriety inspire you to love your decision, and life, even more. This is a reminder that feelings are transient and thoughts are malleable. It’s YOU who's powerful.

Of course you don’t need reminders to breathe — you do it without even thinking! How about inspired breathing that makes you feel like you’re connected to everything, the present moment a piece of eternity that so loves having you here? Sounds better. Feels the best. It’ll make your day... maybe, your life.

Ever (or often) wonder how to live a happy life or an even happier life? There’s this awesome interview you need to listen to. Or at least read about. There really are science-backed ways to be happy that we can ALL learn from. Cheers to that!

You rewrite your own reality by choosing experiences that better reflect what you love. Say yes because you’re excited instead of obligated. Say no because you need rest, not because saying yes stresses you out. It’s in the choices you make every day, big and small, that you’ll find the freedom to love what you do and how you do it.

Each new year is a chance for something different, something better, but that only rings true if you believe in restoration. This is my end of year review, here to inspire hope in you, a great tool for healing with purpose, intention, and trust in the process of all things.

How amazing would it be to finish that thing you’ve been working on (or thinking about starting) for, what feels like, ever? To speak your mind and do what lights you up? You’ve got to know about my high performance coach! I mean it when I say she can help you change your career, health, relationships, life. I'd know.

The words we choose and the *way* we use them together can hurt or heal, destroy or build, isolate or unite. If you want to be more mindful about what you say and how you say it, read this. It'll remind you how powerful YOU are. To live and love, the way YOU want to.

Waking up with peace in your heart is easier when you have a morning ritual in place that invites peace. Reading positive morning affirmations is one such ritual. It’s a simple practice, really. That’s why I’m sharing something special with you today: it’s from my new book, Morning Affirmations!