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E213: Self-Care is NOT Temporarily Turning Off Your Brain (Getting "Me Time")

E213: Self-Care is NOT Temporarily Turning Off Your Brain (Getting "Me Time")

FromSober Powered


E213: Self-Care is NOT Temporarily Turning Off Your Brain (Getting "Me Time")

FromSober Powered

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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We think that turning off our brain with alcohol at the end of the day is “me time” and it’s the only way to get a break. This isn’t self-care, it’s called being depleted and trying to survive a life that drains you. Poor self-care is one of the most reliable predictors of relapse in people trying to get sober. It’s important and in this episode I’m explaining what self-care is, how we can navigate transition times, and 5 simple ways you can begin to prioritize self-care in your life. I’ve been slacking hard on my self-care for a while, so I’ll also explain how this has been impacting me and my plan to stop depleting myself moving forward.
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Released:
Apr 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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