Determination conquers anxiety We all get anxious. Sometimes the causes of anxiety are obvious. Perhaps there is some test we must face at work or at school. Maybe it’s because…
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Can I feel optimism about my growth? Can I see positive change in others too?
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Alarming Statistics
Drug Poisoning Deaths at an all-time high in the North East The North East of England has topped the table for deaths related to drug poisoning for the second year…
Am I holding on to anger from the past? I can let it go and not let it rule me.
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Powerless – but not without hope
We cannot do it alone but we can do it with help The first of the Twelve Steps requires the “We admitted we were powerless over addiction – that our…
Wanting to Learn
Studying boosts self-confidence and well-being, and expands social networks. Non-vocational adult education drawing on a person’s own motivation comes with a variety of benefits that are also reflected on the…
Someone cares whether you show you care.
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Endings make way for New Beginnings
Even a loss we regret can clear the way for growth Life is full of change. Often it’s uncomfortable and unnerving, but change is an unavoidable fact of life. Sometimes…
It doesn’t have to be a new idea to be worth trying.
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Pushing Your Boundaries
Possibility is always just beyond certainty Most people would accept that it is a good, inspirational and not unrealistic thought that you can achieve more than you think possible and…
Your dream should challenge you, not comfort you.
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Forgive as you are Forgiven
If you need to be understood you need to understand Jesus of Nazareth is said to have taught his followers that, if they hoped for forgiveness from God, their heavenly…
Failure feeds on fear, success depends on hope.
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Peace Within
Finding strength and stillness in the centre of your being It’s hard to imagine that in the whirlpool of your own life there is a spring of strength at the…
A sprinter will never complete a marathon.
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Onward and Upward
Even when the goal is not clear , it is still there To anyone who has done any hillwalking, it is a familiar story. You park the car at a…
Are you strong enough to accept your weaknesses?
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De-Criminalisation of Cannabis A Step Nearer
Durham Police have called a halt to proactive detection of small scale cannabis production in a step widely seen as a step towards de-criminalisation of the drug. Read a full…
Self-loathing is a form of self-indulgence.
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Be Prepared for Difficulty
Being ready for disaster may mean we can avoid it Life does not run smoothly, as most people reading this blog will be all too aware, especially those who have faced…
You’re amazing!
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If at first you never try, how can you succeed?
The fear of failure is self-fulfilling Most people are nervous about anything new and people whose lives have been disrupted through whatever cause are more cautious than most about reaching…
I cannot change the past but I can learn from it.
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Everyone Makes Mistakes
What matters is whether we try to put thing right Being wrong is easy – the hard part is admitting it. Much of the emphasis of the Twelve Steps is…
What would you do if you had but an hour to live? Do it now!
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Home Detox Programme
Many people would prefer to be treated at home for any illness and we know that this is particularly true of people…