Parellel Universes: The Story of Rebirth (a memoir) by David B. Bohl
Dear Friends, After 57 years of living this story, I spent the last 4 years chronicling the lessons I’ve learned. Many of you shared these
February 4, 2018
Substance Abuse Programs Need to Look at the Whole Person – Sound Obvious? There’s More to the Solution Than You Think
“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” These words from the ancient philosopher Plato capture what the foundation of substance abuse
November 7, 2014
Kiva Recovery – My Ongoing Gig
I haven’t kept up as often as I’d like, mainly because I’ve been busy in my role as Executive Director of Kiva Recovery. The goal
October 28, 2014
If You Don’t Stop Tolerating Things, You May Hate Yourself Later
I’m a firm believer that tolerating things that bother us is a really bad idea. How many times have you said about something, “It’s tolerable.” Or, “I can stand it.” Most of the time, I think we’re “standing” things we don’t have to stand.
As a rule, I think tolerating something is a waste of time and effort, and generally causes our lives to be less enjoyable, satisfying and fulfilling than they need to be. I just don’t see why anything needs to be tolerated.
Sometimes you need to put your foot down.
March 2, 2014
Whoabriety?
If you’re so inclined, please check out a new blog that addresses the statement: “There’s more to life than just being sober.” Please browse, comment,
June 25, 2013
David B. Bohl in Christine Louise Hohlbaum’s The Power of Slow: 101 Ways to Save Time in Our 24/7 World
This from Amazon.com: Editorial Reviews “The Power of Slow is a life-changing book. Far from stating the obvious, Christine Hohlbaum provides new insights and persuasive
May 21, 2009
Turn Loss Into Learning
Throughout life we all experience losses of some kind. We might lose a loved one such as a family member or friend. We’ve probably all
March 30, 2009
Face Your Obstacles & Turn Them Into Opportunities
If you are alive on this planet, you will encounter obstacles. You just can’t escape them. You can have the most well-thought out plan or
March 9, 2009
How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
by David Bohl Did you make any resolutions this New Year? You most likely had good intentions when making them, but how are you doing
February 23, 2009
Beyond the Resume: Ideas for Building Wealth in a Bad Economy
It seems like every time you turn on the TV these days, the stock market has sunk even lower and the housing market isn’t looking
February 16, 2009
Five Myths about Life and How You Should Be Living It
Every day, we’re bombarded by television commercials, celebrity spokespeople, and advertisements telling us the “right” way to live. We are told to strive for unattainable
February 12, 2009
Five Great Leaders of Our Time and What We Can Learn from Them
by David Bohl, Personal Coach and Lifestyle Designer The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a leader as “a person who has commanding authority or influence.” Though this
January 29, 2009
6 Unexpected Tips for snoring
Have you tried counting sheep, drinking warm milk, and listening to whale songs until you can know the difference between the sound of an orca
January 25, 2009
Let’s All Buckle Down and Live Right
by David Bohl, Personal Coach and Lifestyle Designer The 21st-century world can be a dangerous place. The wide reach of the Internet and other technological
January 22, 2009
How to Be a Survivor
by David Bohl If you had a dime for every time someone told you, “life isn’t fair,” you might dethrone Warren Buffet from his seat
January 20, 2009
Boomers, Keep Your Head in the Learning Game
by David Bohl You’re never too old to learn! Once we graduate from high school, college, or even beyond, many of us never take another
January 18, 2009
How to Quit Your Job
(5 Precautionary Steps to Take Before You Drop the Bomb) by David Bohl Congratulations! You’ve taken your destiny by the horns and decided to quit
January 15, 2009
Are You Too Comfortable in Your Job?
Complacency in the Workplace and How to Fight It by David Bohl When you visit the same place at the same time for forty hours
January 13, 2009
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