Recovery from addiction or alcoholism is filled with pivotal conversations – whether it’s opening up to a sponsor, making amends with a loved one, or even just asserting your own needs. It’s really difficult to find the right words in those important moments. I often leave a conversation kicking myself over everything I should have … Read more
Emotional Labor: A Brief Critical Analysis This article delves into the concept of emotional labor, first introduced by sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild. It examines the impact of emotional labor on frontline employees, focusing on its significance in gender dynamics and its differentiation from task-based labor in the industrial economy. Emotional labor, a term coined by … Read more
“The whole secret of freedom from anxiety over not having enough time lies not in working more hours, but in the proper planning of the hours.” — Frank Bettger As individuals in recovery from alcohol and other drugs, we know that maintaining a balanced life is crucial to our success. Time management is an essential … Read more