ADDICTIONS

Can addictions truly be things other than substances? Can we really be addicted to behaviors? Can we be addicted to anger? What about happiness? And chaos?

Whether those things fit the true definition of “addiction”, I’m not sure, but I do believe we can learn to depend on certain behaviors and substances and even emotions. Especially chaos! Which is why it’s important to always be committed to personal growth. My children watched me grow out of many negative behaviors from my childhood. Substances, behaviors and emotion! All of them!

It’s been a lot of work but I find a lot of joy in personal growth. I truly hope I’ve set a good example to children for always growing to be a better human.

I wasn’t supposed to be an Empty Nester for another year. Circumstances have changed and I find myself an Empty Nester a year early.

One thing I find that I’m struggling with months into this is the addiction to being Mom. I’ve been parenting for 27 years now. Making sure my school aged child is on par, has everything he needs and teaching him to be prepared in the final year as he enters adulthood. These are all things I’ve always looked forward to. Hoping to provide things I never had.

I liken this challenge to what it might be to quit cocaine cold turkey.

Now, one might say, how can you assume what it’s like to quit cocaine cold turkey when you’ve never been addicted to drugs? Well, I’ve been addicted to substances such as nicotine and while it doesn’t sound so serious, Diet Pepsi. Before you judge, I’ve drank 1-2 two liters of Diet Pepsi per day since I was 16. I’m now 54. For years I carried a 2-liter just about everywhere I went. Never truly realizing just what it looked like to drink from that big bottle like it was a sippy cup.

I quit drinking Diet Pepsi in February of this year. It really was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Migraines that used to appear maybe once a month became weekly and then almost daily. I’m truly thankful I was able to make all the right choices to overcome this addiction in the best way possible.

My point is, having to stop being Mom cold turkey is HARD! Very HARD. I am constantly working on my mindset. Daily, no hourly!!! Hourly I’m working on my mindset from minute to minute some days.

I’m filling my time with advancing my wealth while I’ve been advancing my health.

I’m working on remineralizing my body and mastering healthier eating habits. I’m also adding digital product creation and sales as well as focusing on my virtual programs as well as in person personal training clients.

My digestion has never been better than it is right now. I’m eating more calories and yet the scale remains low.

A couple months ago I hired a health coach who has been guiding me on the remineralization and I’ve got two wealth coaches who are just the best!

I’m excited to see where I’ll be at the end of this year, having overcome my challenges and reached some new goals.

You can check out my journey here!