12.20.07
Posted in Addiction, Attitude, Boredom, Character, Confidence, How to Overcome Addiction, How to Stop, Masturbation Addiction, Pornography Addiction, porn addiction
at 4:04 am
I was listening to the news today and started to ponder a bit. The news is never too good of course, that’s not what brings in the money. The news is in the business of entertainment and not necessarily concerned with keeping you informed, though that’s how they defend their position. Anyway, I started to realize how sad the news was and how difficult it can be to live in the world if your reference is the news. Read the rest of this entry »
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12.03.07
Posted in Addiction, Boredom, Internet Filter, Internet Monitoring, Pornography Addiction, Relapse, Safe Environment, porn addiction
at 5:07 pm
If you feel like you absolutely must use the computer but are trying to stay away from porn then there are several things you can do. First off, please understand that there is no full proof 100% way to make your computer safe from the temptation of porn. There are several deterrents that, depending on your level of addiction, could be enough to do just that, deter you from looking at porn. Even when you have been free from looking at porn for awhile you still need to make your computer safe, for in your pride you’ll think you’re strong enough until your mental armor wears thin and you give into the temptation again. So here are some tips. Read the rest of this entry »
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09.13.07
Posted in Addiction, Attitude, Boredom, Confidence, How to Overcome Addiction, How to Stop, Lonliness, Masturbation Addiction, Pornography Addiction, Potential, Relapse, Thought Control
at 11:43 am
In order to change the way you act you have to change the way you think. Simple as that. While the truth of the matter may be simple, it is certainly easier said than done as your body and mind are sure to resist change. However, that just means it takes work to change. If you’re willing to put in the work required then you will experience massive change. You need to change the way you see the things that have been causing you to fall. You also need to change the way you see the things that make you happy. This is how you do it. Read the rest of this entry »
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08.21.07
Posted in Addiction, Attitude, Boredom, Hobbies, Lonliness, Service, Thought Control
at 5:58 am
There is something so important that is often not understood by those trying to reach lofty goals. That is, you must learn to enjoy your new life if you expect to keep it. If you’re dieting then you must learn to enjoy your new life of exercise and healthy food options. If you’re an entrepreneur then you must learn to enjoy working on the progressing steps required to grow a business. If you’re overcoming an addiction, such as porn addiction, then you must learn to enjoy a simple, happy life that does not require constant stimulation. Whenever you start a venture to make you’re life better there is the temptation Read the rest of this entry »
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08.20.07
Posted in Addiction, Attitude, Boredom, Confidence, Hobbies, Masturbation Addiction, Pornography Addiction
at 10:51 am
Are diet and exercise really that important for overcoming an addiction? You’ve already heard how important diet and exercise is for good physical and mental health but how would this specifically apply to an addiction? Perhaps you’ll be surprised how neglecting these areas of your life are actually making it a lot more difficult to overcome your addictions. While diet and exercise alone will not bring complete freedom they will help significantly. Read the rest of this entry »
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08.18.07
Posted in 12 Step Treatment Program, Addiction, Books, Boredom, Hobbies, How to Stop, Spirituality and Addiction, Thought Control
at 1:50 pm
I’ve read a lot of self-help books. In desperation to understand my addictions and figure out how to stop I searched for the perfect book that would fix everything for me. I thought I could find the book that would tell me the secret and everything would quickly be all better. Well, though I did gain much essential knowledge, it turns out there was no secret but only knowledge I had forgotten or had never learned. I am very glad I did read all those books. On the journey to recovery I felt like I was devinely led to certain books written by inspired authors. Here is a list of the 10 best books I read. Read the rest of this entry »
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08.16.07
Posted in Addiction, Boredom, Hobbies, Safe Environment, Service
at 11:14 am
A big part of getting your porn addiction under control and creating a new life is replacing bad habits with good ones. You can’t just stop bad habits and expect everything to be good. You absolutely must fill that void and free time with good things you enjoy. I know sometimes it can be difficult thinking of what you can do, especially if you’ve spent years wasting time with bad habits. You may have forgotten how to enjoy life in good and wholesome ways or maybe you never learned. Read the rest of this entry »
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08.13.07
Posted in Addiction, Attitude, Boredom, Confidence, How to Overcome Addiction, How to Stop, Lonliness, Perseverance, Thought Control
at 7:17 am
I was talking to a friend one time and asked him the question, “How does a person deal with lonliness?” He said, “Good question, let me think about the answer and get back to you.” I called him a couple days later and he said, “I have an answer for you on that lonliness question.” I was of course excited and said, “What is it?” He said, “I talked to a friend and she said we must become a shepard.” I was not interested in that occupation so I said, “What do you mean?” Read the rest of this entry »
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