Recovery From Addictions and Compulsive Behavior: A Journaling-Based Guide to Becoming Your Best Self and Having a Life Worth Living

by Andy Matzner

Frustrated with life? Looking for relief? Ready for a change? If you are dealing with an addiction or compulsive behavior, this book could be the solution you are looking for! It offers a comprehensive road map to recovery, with a wide variety of tools and strategies that will give you what you need to become the best possible version of yourself. Imagine living a meaningful, fulfilling life. One that doesn't revolve around an addiction or compulsion. Where you are the one who is in control, not a substance or behavior. It doesn't matter whether it is alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, video games, emotional eating or cutting. Recovery is possible! The key is getting to the root of why the addiction or compulsion makes sense in your world. And then finding a more compelling alternative that doesn't lead to regret. This book will help you arrive at that place beyond addiction and compulsion. By teaching you how to connect with your core values and develop a strong sense of self-compassion, this book will help you take back your life. The life you were meant to have; the one worth living. What is necessary is to embark on a journey of self-discovery. In the process of exploring your past, present and ideal future, you will discover exactly what you need to do in order to live a life unburdened by addiction or compulsion. In addition to self-reflective journaling exercises, you'll learn the benefits of mindfulness, how to manage cravings, healthy ways to handle strong emotions, stress reduction, strategies for relieving chronic pain, how to defeat negative self-talk and more. If you're ready, then this is a project worthy of your time and energy. How would you feel if you looked back on your life a year from now and realized that nothing had changed? Or are you willing to do the necessary work to heal and move forward into a life that makes you feel happy to be alive? The choice is yours. I would be honored to be your guide!

210 pages, Paperback

Published January 18, 2017