Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFriday Fix: Episode 158More About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 158 More About the Podcast Close OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. We’ve all wrestled with tough decisions before. Should I move to a new city?...

Close Key Takeaways More than 6 billion people worldwide usesmartphones, and that number is expected to climb each year.We use our cell phones for literally everything—from simple phone calls and texting to booking reservations and driving directions. People spend an average of five to six hours each day on their smartphones, not including work-related use.While they are useful, excessive cell phone use can have a detrimental impact on mental health. It has been linked to impaired cognitive function, impulsivity, sleep problems, and addiction to social networking in teens....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCharacteristics of a Strong Work EthicBenefitsHow to Develop a Strong Work EthicWork Ethic Skills for SuccessExamplesThe Downside to a Strong Work Ethic Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Characteristics of a Strong Work Ethic Benefits How to Develop a Strong Work Ethic Work Ethic Skills for Success Examples The Downside to a Strong Work Ethic Close My mother was relentless in instilling a strong work ethic in my family....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnpacking AA’s 10th StepBenefits of Step 10Tips and StrategiesNext in AA 12 Step Program GuideWhat Is Step 11 of AA? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Unpacking AA’s 10th Step Benefits of Step 10 Tips and Strategies Next in AA 12 Step Program Guide Step 10 ofAlcoholics Anonymous (AA),Narcotics Anonymous (NA),Al-Anon, or any other program with a 12-step program states:“Continued to take personal inventory and, when we were wrong, promptly admitted it....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnpacking the 12th StepBenefits of Step 12Making It WorkNext in AA 12 Step Program GuideWhat Are the 12 Steps of Recovery? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Unpacking the 12th Step Benefits of Step 12 Making It Work Next in AA 12 Step Program Guide Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous'12-step programstates:“Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Step 2 of AA?How Step 2 of AA WorksStep 2 for Agnostics and AtheistsHow to Complete Step 2 of AAWhy Step 2 Is Important for RecoveryNext in AA 12 Step Program GuideUnderstanding Step 3 of AA Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Step 2 of AA? How Step 2 of AA Works Step 2 for Agnostics and Atheists...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Step 5 MeansPurpose of Step 5Freedom of Step 5Next in AA 12 Step Program GuideAA Step 6 of the 12-Step Program Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Step 5 Means Purpose of Step 5 Freedom of Step 5 Next in AA 12 Step Program Guide Whether you’re working on the12 stepsofAlcoholics Anonymous (AA),Narcotics Anonymous (NA),Al-Anon, or any other program, the most difficult of all the steps is probably step 5....

By not expressing opinions on “outside issues,” 12 step groups hope to avoid controversy, both publically and within the fellowship itself. This policy also helps members keep the focus on their common purpose. Tradition 10: Alcoholics Anonymous (and Al-Anon) has no opinion on outside issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy. As Al-Anon’s preamble to the twelve steps and traditions says, “Al-Anonis not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization or institution....

When dealing with the media, thetraditions of the 12 step programsrequest that members maintain anonymity, not so much for their protection, but for the good of the fellowship as a whole. Tradition 11 ofAlcoholics Anonymous(AA) says, “Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films.” Al-Anon includes the addition, “We need guard with special care the anonymity of all AA members....

At a GlanceEach group of AA/NA is a fellowship of equals. Tradition 2 of 12 explains that no matter an individual member’s background, education, or professional expertise, no member has authority “over” the group. In this way, the fellowship reaches out to all who seek its comfort and provides an atmosphere of a sense of “belonging” to all members. At a Glance Each group of AA/NA is a fellowship of equals....

By being self-supporting and declining outside contributions, 12-step groups protect the fellowship structure and basic spiritual foundations. Tradition 7 of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) says, “Every group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” Being Self-Supporting One of the principals of the12-step support groupsis that each member is responsible for his or her own recovery. The first part of Tradition 7 makes it clear that responsibility extends to the members of each local group as it passes the basket for contributions to pay the rent and maintain its literature library....

By not being highly organized, 12 step groups keep the emphasis on true fellowship and the focus on their primary purpose. Tradition 9 Our groups ought never be organized; but we may create service boards or committees directly responsible to those they serve. In the real world businesses and other groups are “organized.” There is a hierarchy of authority established so that some members of the organization have the authority to “direct” the actions of others....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral GuidelinesSectionsLocationTable of ContentsTips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Guidelines Sections Location Tips Close APA styledoes not require a table of contents, but there are cases where you may need to include one. For example, your instructor may specify that your paper must be submitted with a table of contents. A table of contents can be particularly helpful in cases where your paper is lengthy or covers a lot of material, such as a thesis paper or dissertation....

Verywell / Julie BangI spent several semesters teaching astress managementclass at Northeastern University. It was a popular class that many students elected to take because they felt stressed out and weren’t sure what to do about it.One of the things that always surprised students was how much cumulative stress they were under. It wasn’t just the huge exams or the job interviews that stressed them out.Daily life stressorsadded up over time, making them feel overwhelmed and ill-equipped to manage challenges....

Close Online therapyhas emerged as a practical, reliable, and effective way for many to prioritize their mental health. More popular than ever, online therapy is bringing relief and support to millions of Americans struggling with the collective issues impacting our country, as well as their own personal challenges. According to Verywell’s new study of 1,000 Americans currently in online therapy, there’s one thing everyone can agree on—online therapy is here to help....