By Laura BeckerOriginal Source: goodmenproject.comI learned something new in therapy a while ago.I don’t recall what we were talking about, but the moral of the story is that feeling comfortable and staying in “the known” isn’t always a good thing.
As human beings, we are creatures of comfort. We get into our routines and habits and do the same things – day in, day out. And for the most part this is fine. It gets us from Point A to Point B and helps us get through our days. Most of us need that structure.But I’ve learned recently that these comforting tactics aren’t always good for us. Let me give you a for instance.I’m a recovering alcoholic. But my brain tells me that there is some comfort in going out and getting plastered. It is what I once...click here to continue reading
