BlogA FLY S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS   Ever used a fly swatter? It is so satisfying! Until you miss. Then…not so much. Whoosh! Bam! Whoosh! Nothing but air passing through mesh squares. Nothing but smacking inanimate objects. Nothing but mission failure. But, when you...

BlogThe Science of Gratitude   As we approach Thanksgiving this week, let's give thanks to all the turkeys who bravely give their lives so that we can have a tryptophan-sponsored nap (or several)!  **This just in: Apparently, turkey’s are NOT grateful for...

BlogWhy the Five Whys? When I was a kid, my favorite question to ask was ‘why’. Why? I don’t know why. See what I did there? *Crickets* (Note to self: stop using that joke).  Seriously though, as peer recovery specialists, we are engaged in a noble mission: support...

BlogFollow to Lead Why would someone want to be a leader? To utilize their gifts and talents to effect positive change in the world? To guide people who need it into a better version of themselves? To control other people? To make their organization run more smoothly...

BlogEmpty Pockets, Heartache and Failure, Oh My! EMPTY POCKETS: A contained space found on trousers and jeans, and the like, and are used often to hold money and coins for future purchases, chapstick, cellphones, chewing gum, chew, and an assortment of other essential...

BlogFail Forward FAIL: “Be unsuccessful in achieving one’s goal. Neglect to do something.” Have you ever failed? It’s you and me here, don’t worry about it, I will tell everyone. I mean, wait, I won’t tell everyone. Yeah, that’s it. Sorry, I got confused. Ok, I’m...