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No matter how small your action is. No matter how seemingly insignificant of an impact you think you have, what you do matters. This can be a difficult concept to not only remember but sometimes to even recognize. We tend to set our sights on the larger goal, the end product, the overall process. In doing so, we set ourselves up to miss the small victories in the progress we make. We can fail to recognize that what we are doing can and will make a difference. We can lose our motivation and passion.

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Dudeism & Recovery

Not too long ago I had the idea to bring different perspectives on recovery that may not be well known into this blog. However, I was stuck. I didn’t know where to start. Aside from current view points of addiction and mental illness that are well known to the treatment field, I didn’t know what I could present. Then I realized the answer had been in front of my face for the past couple years. In a philosophy, religion actually for some, that I have tried to incorporate more and more into my lifestyle. As a Dudeist Priest, or Cleric of the Church of the Latter-Day Dude (if you’re not into the whole brevity thing), I realized Dudeism could help provide this alternative perspective.

Yes. You read that right. Dudeism. Some of you may be saying “What in God’s holy name are you blathering about?” While others may be saying “A wiser fella once said, sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes, well, the bear eats you.” According to dudeism.com, Dudeism is “the slowest growing religion in the world…an ancient philosophy that preaches non-preachiness, practices as little as possible.” Dudeism is a philosophy that recent has been organized into a religion (that’s just, like your opinion, man). It uses the movie The Big Lewbowski as a parable.  Its roots lie in Taoism but it incorporates a number of other philosophies.  I could spend a whole blog entry explaining Dudeism but instead why don’t you explore and learn for yourself here.

For those familiar with the movie, you would know there is a fair share of drinking, drug use, and other problematic behaviors. Despite this, others have been able to embrace Dudeist concepts and incorporate them into their lives without use of substances.

We are here to see some viewpoints of Dudeism and recovery. Though I could write on this myself, I thought it would be better coming from others.  For this, I asked some members of Dudeism to share their experience and perspectives. Below are two of those contributions with more to possibly come soon. Click “continue reading” to see their entries.

-Chris Dorian, Founder of Know Your Why Recovery

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Guest Blog- The Healthy Road to Recovery

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This entry once again comes from our guest contributor Kimberly Hayes of PublicHealthAlertInfo.

The Healthy Road to Recovery

Recovery from mental illness or substance abuse isn’t something that happens overnight. In fact, it’s not something that you ever get to complete since it’s an ongoing process, a way of life. But that’s a good thing. It means you’re living your life with purpose.

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Guest Blog-Find Positivity During A Midlife Crisis By Becoming An Entrepreneur

Know Your Why is focused on mental health and substance recovery, as well as, all types of wellness. Many of our readers have expressed struggle with needing change or positivity in life. This guest blog from Kimberly Hayes of PublicHealthAlertInfo describes how for some they can address that need for change by becoming an entrepreneur.

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National Months – September 2022

September has been designated Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For more information on each, please continue reading.

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Guest Blog – Stop Doing These Things Right Now To Improve Your Life

Know Your Why Recovery welcomes people from all walks of life, promoting positivity and awareness to those in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. Reach out today for more info and see how we can help! admin@knowyourwhyrecovery.com

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Stop Doing These Things Right Now to Improve Your Life

Do you have bad habits that are making your life worse? You might be surprised to learn that some of the things you’re doing every day are actually harming your personal life. If you want to improve your life, it’s time to stop these unhealthy habits!

Know Your Why Recovery shares some things you should stop doing right away to improve your personal life.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Every May, in the United States, Mental Health Awareness Month is recognized. Read below for more information and resources.

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The 4 Ds for Cravings

Quitting smoking or vaping? Trying to stop alcohol or other drug use? Have you heard of the 4 Ds?

The 4 Ds for cravings are most widely used for management of nicotine/tobacco cravings, however, many have applied them successfully to manage cravings for all types of substance use. Below is some basic information about the 4 Ds and then our YouTube video discussing the 4 Ds in more detail. Enjoy and remember to subscribe to our channel for more content like this.

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Help Support Know Your Why

Hey everyone. First off, thank you for your support so far these past two and a half years.

Although Know Your Why is not registered as a non-profit yet, it does not sell any product, bring in an income, receive any type of compensation, or turn a profit in any way. The people who help make Know Your Why possible and keep it running do so without payment and on their own time.

However, to keep know Your Why alive and running, there are recurring costs involved—web hosting, domain name, and security amongst other miscellaneous costs. Know Your Why also has a vision of growth including podcasts, publications, advertising for visibility, and direct contributions to mental health and addiction programs/charities.

We humbly ask that if you enjoy Know Your Why, want to see us grow, and want to help us continue to spread a positive message of health, recovery, and wellness that you consider contributing. Your support will immediately help us defer costs and keep the site and movement alive. Any amount will help and be appreciated.

If you can’t support us financially or are unsure but would like to learn more, visit us on our various platforms. Any like, comment, or share is greatly appreciated and equally important as any financial support.

Thank you in advance. To help support Know Your Why Recovery please visit our GoFundMe.

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What Should I Look For In A Substance Use Treatment Program?

The below was originally a short post on our social media accounts that accompanied a meme we had come across. After it got some greater attention and discussion we thought a repost here would be appropriate.

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