Thanks for your reply, Cat. Happy to say that today is gambling free and I’m realizing the true value of one day at a time. I’m even teaching my kids the ODAAT philosophy because I think it’s a valuable tool for managing any difficult situation in life. (Of course, I’m not relating it to addiction in their case). My eldest son is in Grade 11 and is finding the workload tremendously heavy (and it is — I can attest to it). He suffers anxiety when he thinks of everything he has to do over the next month and the next semester … and I keep reminding him that anything is manageable one day at a time. He seems to really relax when I tell him that all he has to do is focus on getting through today — and each day … one at a time — and the months and years will take care of themselves. Now, I think I’ll apply that thinking to my no-longer existent) job search.
Have a wonderful evening.
RG