Tag: career

  • Clarity Over Chaos: How Returning to My Career Sober Has Changed Everything

    Before March 2023, I was living in a fog—mentally, emotionally, and physically. From the outside, it may have seemed like I had it all together, but behind the scenes, I was battling health issues, chronic anxiety, and a quiet internal chaos that alcohol only made worse. I was exhausted, disconnected, over weight and running on empty.

    When I made the decision to get sober, I didn’t fully realize how much my life was about to change. I knew I needed to heal. I knew I wanted to be more present for my family. What I didn’t know was that sobriety would eventually lead me back to my career—not just as the woman I used to be, but as someone completely renewed.

    Taking a break from work was one of the hardest choices I made. I felt guilty, uncertain, and a little lost. But now I can say, without hesitation, it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I needed that space to breathe, to process, to reset. I needed time to learn how to take care of myself again. Not just my physical body, but my soul.

    Now, I’m back in my career with more energy, more confidence, and more clarity than I’ve ever had. I’m not dragging around the emotional weight that alcohol once tried to bury. I’m no longer navigating work with a cloudy mind or low self-esteem. I walk into each day with a sense of peace and purpose that only sobriety could give me.

    What’s different this time?
    Everything.

    I’m no longer trying to prove myself through burnout or chasing validation through work. I’m showing up because I love what I do. I’m driven by passion, not pressure. I’m building relationships with authenticity and actually enjoying the process instead of just pushing through the motions.

    Sobriety didn’t just give me my life back—it gave me me back. And that has made all the difference.

    If you’re in a place where you’re wondering if a reset might be what you need—this is your sign. You don’t lose time when you step away to get healthy. You gain strength, vision, and a solid foundation to come back stronger than ever.

    This next chapter of my career isn’t just a comeback—it’s a whole new beginning. And I’m stepping into it with clear eyes, a full heart, and a freedom I never knew was possible.

    Here’s to doing it sober. Here’s to doing it well.

  • A Sober Mind Sees Opportunities That a Clouded One Never Could

    There’s a quote that deeply resonates with me:
    “A sober mind sees opportunities that a clouded one never could.”

    For years, I lived in a fog I didn’t even realize was there. I was functioning—but not fully living. I was going through the motions, numbing the stress, the pain, the fears… and convincing myself that alcohol was helping me cope.

    But in truth, it was only keeping me stuck.

    The Fog I Didn’t Know I Was In

    When I look back now, I see how much I missed while I was in that cycle. I missed moments. I missed motivation. I missed opportunities—big and small—because my mind was clouded and my spirit was tired.

    Alcohol dulled everything. My dreams, my drive, my direction. I would tell myself, “I’ll get to that later… when life calms down… when I’m in a better place…” But life doesn’t wait, and neither does purpose.

    It wasn’t until I committed to sobriety that I truly felt the fog lift—and with it, a fresh clarity I didn’t even know I was missing.

    Now That My Mind Is Clear, I’m Ready

    Now, with a clear mind and a renewed spirit, I see everything differently. My priorities are sharper. My energy is focused. My heart is aligned with what truly matters—and that includes stepping fully into the next chapter of my life.

    ✨ I’m ready to get back to my career.
    ✨ I’m ready to pursue the passions that were buried under exhaustion and self-doubt.
    ✨ I’m ready to continue furthering my degree, to grow, to learn, and to become all that God created me to be.

    Sobriety gave me back my drive. It returned my confidence. It reminded me of what I’m capable of and what I deserve—not just to survive life, but to thrive in it.

    This Is What Alcohol Took—and What Sobriety Restored

    ➡ The ambition I thought I lost
    ➡ The mental energy I desperately needed
    ➡ The discipline to keep showing up
    ➡ The creativity and courage to dream big again

    I used to fear that life without alcohol would feel limited… but the truth is, sobriety is where limitless living begins.

    If You’re In That Fog Right Now…

    I want you to know—you’re not broken, lazy, or unmotivated. You’re just clouded. And that fog doesn’t have to be your forever. When you choose sobriety, you’re choosing clarity. You’re choosing purpose. You’re choosing freedom.

    You may not see the full picture yet, but I promise you—there is a version of you on the other side of this that is powerful, driven, and wildly capable. And the opportunities waiting for you? You won’t even believe how many there are once you begin to see them clearly again.

    So here’s to fresh starts, big dreams, and walking boldly in a purpose-driven life—with clear eyes, a steady heart, and a sober mind. 💛

    Let’s go chase those opportunities—sober, strong, and unstoppable.