We have all heard the expression, "Keep It Simple". Some of us learn this the hard way. Anyone who is an active addict or in recovery has triggers that can cause a relapse. One of my triggers is anxiety. If I allow myself to become anxious for an extended period of time, I am liable to relapse. To avoid becoming a victim of my anxiety trigger, I try to keep things a simple as possible. My morning routine is structured in such a way that I take time to read, meditate and pray. I have found that these simple steps in the morning, build a healthy foundation for the rest of my day. As long as I don't allow myself to become filled with anxiety, things go smoothly and I am more productive. We have all heard about "People, Places and Things...". By avoiding unhealthy people and "old haunts", I eliminate a huge amount of unnecessary anxiety. Sometimes, we can't avoid situations. When we are faced with a situation that is unhealthy, i