Troy Karnes

Obsessed with using mental health strategies to push business forward | Sharing perspectives from a cancer survivor in active recovery

[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

117,000,000,000 people have lived on earth.

Which means that whatever you're going through, you're not alone.

Just last week I exchanged messages with a woman who also overcame addiction, got a cancer diagnosis right afterwards, and survived.

I am not alone....

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[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

Music for writing.

https://t.co/ncloNSRuql

[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

When you focus on the soil,
lots of "problems" vanish.

[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

Ever feel like you're playing "problem whack-a-mole?"

What if I told you better results come from resisting the urge to solve every problem? 🧵

[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

Here's an easy checklist to remember:

H - Hungry
A - Angry
L - Lonely
T - Tired

Nurture your body.
Process your emotions.
Connect with your people.
Prioritize sleep & move your body.

[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

You can show up better for everyone in your life if you audit what’s important for just 5 minutes.

Pick 7 pillars of your life.
I suggest 4 looking in
3 looking out.

Then, write about one per day.

Here's my schedule:

[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

Abstaining ≠ Sobriety.

Abstaining is not drinking.

Sobriety takes emotional courage
(and self-relfection).

Jan is a great month to start a journal.
No faster way to unpack your shit.

[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

3 tips for Dry January from a guy who's been sober 1,700+ days.

You can probably white-knuckle your way through the month. Many will.

OR you can get a little help and enjoy the experience this month.

[Troy Karnes @_troykarnes]

Good luck this month.
I believe in you!

Ask lots of questions.
This place is full of helpful people.

Oh, and I have a bonus thought
(less of a tip)