What we can learn from Ben Affleck’s struggle with addiction

Many people struggle with addiction, including people who seem to have it all. Take Ben Affleck, for instance, an actor who has been honest about his struggle with alcoholism. He’s been in rehab three times now, in 2001, 2017, and 2018.

There are a few things we can learn from Affleck about helping those with addiction. Affleck emphasized the importance of having support from friends, family and fans. He took to social media to talk about the support he received from those close to him and he thanked those who open up about their own battles. Support plays a key role in helping people get through addiction. It’s important that people walking this road don’t feel like they’re doing it alone.

Affleck also demonstrates the importance of honesty. When someone is dealing with addiction, they need to come to a point where they are willing to admit to themselves and others that there is a problem. Affleck did this and sought help — two key steps on the path towards recovery.

Affleck may live with an ongoing addiction, but he sought help. He has people in his life to show him support and a willingness to be honest about his struggles. What can we, as coaches, learn from his experience? We need to create a space where we are showing support for those we are coaching. We also need to strive to provide an atmosphere where people can feel comfortable enough to be open and honest about what they are going through. By doing this, we can help their chances at walking the road to recovery with success.

Find purpose in your career

How does it feel when you help others out? Do you get the inner sense of satisfaction from knowing you were able to bring positivity into someone else’s life? Being helpful can actually be good for your well-being as a whole. It can provide a deep feeling of meaning. And, it may even boost how many years you live.

But, when giving of yourself, it will mean more internally if you feel passionate about it. When you can pair helping others with something you’re passionate about, you’ll be more likely to have that deep satisfaction.

Coaching is a career that allows many to fulfill this purpose. It’s a career that is focused on helping others succeed. The coach’s job is to help others find their path and live out their lives the best way possible. It’s no wonder that people in the coaching career can also experience a lot of personal growth along the journey.

If empathy and understanding comes easy to you, and you have a passion for helping others, this could be the ideal career choice for you. Not only will you have the opportunity to help others, but you could benefit as well. You may find the feeling of purpose in this role and a newfound independence to live the life you’ve been dreaming of.