James Stafford https://jamesstafford.com/ Coach. Mentor. Live Your Best Life. Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:18:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 What Happens When You Stop Drinking Alcohol Altogether? https://jamesstafford.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-drinking-alcohol-altogether/ https://jamesstafford.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-drinking-alcohol-altogether/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:18:04 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1696 If you’ve ever struggled with alcohol addiction or simply found yourself indulging in alcohol more often than you should, you may have considered quitting altogether. While there’s no doubt that quitting alcohol can be challenging, it’s also an incredible opportunity to improve your health, relationships, and overall quality of life. In this article, we’ll explore …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-drinking-alcohol-altogether/feed/ 0 How do you help someone who can’t control their drinking? https://jamesstafford.com/how-do-you-help-someone-who-cant-control-their-drinking/ https://jamesstafford.com/how-do-you-help-someone-who-cant-control-their-drinking/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:07:47 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1639 If you have a friend or loved one who is struggling with alcohol addiction, you may be wondering how you can help them. Watching someone you care about struggle with addiction can be difficult and heartbreaking, but there are steps you can take to support them and help them on the path to recovery. Before …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/how-do-you-help-someone-who-cant-control-their-drinking/feed/ 0 How do you stop drinking alcohol when you’re depressed? https://jamesstafford.com/how-do-you-stop-drinking-alcohol-when-youre-depressed/ https://jamesstafford.com/how-do-you-stop-drinking-alcohol-when-youre-depressed/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:57:19 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1634 Alcohol is a common coping mechanism for many people struggling with depression. However, while drinking may provide temporary relief from feelings of sadness or anxiety, it can ultimately exacerbate depression and lead to a range of negative consequences, such as health problems, relationship issues, and financial instability. If you’re struggling to stop drinking alcohol while …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/how-do-you-stop-drinking-alcohol-when-youre-depressed/feed/ 0 How to get past the first week when quitting drinking? https://jamesstafford.com/how-to-get-past-the-first-week-when-quitting-drinking/ https://jamesstafford.com/how-to-get-past-the-first-week-when-quitting-drinking/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:54:40 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1629 Quitting alcohol can be a difficult and challenging journey, especially during the first week. This is the period when the body and mind are adjusting to the absence of alcohol, and the withdrawal symptoms can be intense. However, with the right strategies and support, it is possible to get through the first week and set …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/how-to-get-past-the-first-week-when-quitting-drinking/feed/ 0 How to get my dad out of severe alcohol addiction? https://jamesstafford.com/how-to-get-my-dad-out-of-severe-alcohol-addiction/ https://jamesstafford.com/how-to-get-my-dad-out-of-severe-alcohol-addiction/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:35:18 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1624 Alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can impact every aspect of a person’s life. It can lead to health problems, relationship issues, financial difficulties, and even legal troubles. If your dad is struggling with severe alcohol addiction, it’s important to take action to help him overcome this problem. In this article, we will discuss …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/how-to-get-my-dad-out-of-severe-alcohol-addiction/feed/ 0 I REMEMBER IT LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY https://jamesstafford.com/i-remember-it-like-it-was-yesterday/ https://jamesstafford.com/i-remember-it-like-it-was-yesterday/#respond Wed, 14 Feb 2018 04:28:42 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1349 I remember it like it was yesterday… It was another beautiful Sunday morning in 2011. But on this particular morning, I did something different – I decided to change my daily regimen and go to the gym early. Nothing unusual when I walked through the door, or when I went to the locker room to …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/i-remember-it-like-it-was-yesterday/feed/ 0 THIS WAS THE LAST THING I WANTED TO HEAR! https://jamesstafford.com/this-was-the-last-thing-i-wanted-to-hear/ https://jamesstafford.com/this-was-the-last-thing-i-wanted-to-hear/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:28:29 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1351 Is That Pat?! No Way That Could Be Him! It’s 10:30 On A Tuesday Morning, And I’m Walking Through The Gym – The Same Gym I Started Going To Seven Years Before, When I First Began My Journey Into Sobriety. It Was Already Unusual To Find Myself There, Because I Now Belonged To A Different …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/this-was-the-last-thing-i-wanted-to-hear/feed/ 0 I JUST CAN’T PUT IF OFF ANY LONGER https://jamesstafford.com/i-just-cant-put-if-off-any-longer/ https://jamesstafford.com/i-just-cant-put-if-off-any-longer/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2017 04:24:59 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1345 Just 30 More Minutes…. I’ll Just Take Care Of This One Last Thing… Then Thats It… I’m Done For The Day. It Was Already 10:27 P.M. Another Night Spent Trying To Keep Up With My Business. Once Again, My “Work Day” Had Turned Into All Day. And This Wasn’t The First Time. Most Of My …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/i-just-cant-put-if-off-any-longer/feed/ 0 JUST LEAVE ME ALONE https://jamesstafford.com/just-leave-me-alone/ https://jamesstafford.com/just-leave-me-alone/#respond Sun, 15 Oct 2017 04:20:53 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1341 WHERE DO YOU START TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE It’s 10 Years Later… I Have A Much Different Life. It Started With That One Choice. When I Look Back At That Terrified Guy Getting On That Plane Creating A New Life Moving To A New Place Starting A Life Of Sobriety… I Want To Tell Him …

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]]> https://jamesstafford.com/just-leave-me-alone/feed/ 0 I FEEL LIKE A FRAUD – HOW TO BE TRUE TO YOURSELF https://jamesstafford.com/i-feel-like-a-fraud-how-to-be-true-to-yourself/ https://jamesstafford.com/i-feel-like-a-fraud-how-to-be-true-to-yourself/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:15:29 +0000 https://jamesstafford.com/?p=1336 2100 People Filled The Auditorium. And You Could Have Heard A Pin Drop. All Our Eyes Were Focused On One Man, Standing In The Middle Of The Audience. Perry Was About 5 Feet 11. Dark Hair Cut Short. He Looked To Be In Great Shape. And Unhappy. We All Felt For The Guy. Because He …

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