Fully Alive Quotes

“Remember, rehab will have a more lasting effect on your sobriety if you choose to attend a long-term treatment center.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“A geographical change in sobriety is one of the most undervalued recovery techniques. It gives you the clean slate needed to start a new life which is a prudent solution for someone with a relapse problem.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Never look at relapse as the end of the world; it's an effective way of learning your recovery do's and dont's, what to stay away from, and gives you the opportunity to identify exactly what went wrong, so you don't continue repeating the same mistakes.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“With a tactful, calculated recovery plan, your sobriety will be more enjoyable and by default, easier to preserve.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“As soon as a person begins to view their recovery as a chore or obligation, it becomes a burden, and soon after, it will seem irrelevant and insignificant.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Treatment for addiction cannot be generalized; it must be unique, and tailored with each individual person in mind.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“If a particular recovery tool doesn't bring a person genuine happiness, then it will never be successful in keeping them sober.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Genuine, lasting sobriety is found when you make the decision to quit yourself, and know with your entire mind, body, and spirit that this is the new path in life you would like to travel.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Getting through the first few weeks will be the toughest, but after a solid month of sobriety, you will begin to gain clarity and joy.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Figuring out precisely what has been preventing you from maintaining a lasting sobriety is a major step to permanently overcoming your addiction.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Desire + Tactical Planning + Perseverance + Happiness = LIFELONG SOBRIETY”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“For the first few years of sobriety, you have to make the conscious decision every single day not to take any substances.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Proper nutrition plays a critical role in jump-starting the healing process of the mind and body.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Remember to always practice moderation in everything you do, from eating to exercise.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Keep an open mind & positive attitude when starting a new spiritual regime.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“The predominant reason spirituality is so important to your success in recovery is because it teaches you that life is much more extraordinary and meaningful than you had previously thought.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Although it's perfectly acceptable to have one or two friends from your group meetings, it's very ill-advised to be friends with only people in recovery.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Instead of letting compulsive behavior manifest itself in the form of substance abuse, you can instead fill your free time with positive activities that give you a feeling of excitement, happiness, and fulfillment.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“Everyone is unique, so every person's recovery should be unique, as well.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction

“To increase your chances of success early on in recovery, get a new phone number and erase all your old contacts immediately.”
― Michael J. Surdyka, Fully Alive: Using Your Individuality to Conquer Addiction