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A journal of hope and healing

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How many times you look at the clock when you write a story or a script? #writing #time #script #story #clock #pen recoveringself.com/writing/t…

The Clock that Steers the Pen

Just a minute – the phrase generations of us grew up with in our daily lives – was such a cliché to me until I chose to take a college screenwriting course. On day one in the class, I learned of the...

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Telehealth opened that door for a lot of people during the last few years — you can now have a real conversation with a clinician from your couch. #labtest #bloodtest #bloodwork #hometesting #telehealth recoveringself.com/health/wh….
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Unlike workouts that push through tension, gyrotonic classes palo alto focus on smooth circular motions, breath, spinal mobility, and joint-friendly strength. #gyrotonic #fitness #exercise #paloalto recoveringself.com/exercise-…

Why Gyrotonic Classes in Palo Alto are Great for Injury Prevention and Recovery

Guest Post Gyrotonic classes in Palo Alto can help people move with less pain, better control, and more confidence after an injury. I remember watching someone walk into a movement session with tight...

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At some point, skincare became my entertainment, my decompression, my comfort ritual, and weirdly, part of my identity. #skincare #skin #hobbies #BeautyCare recoveringself.com/beauty-an…

I Needed Hobbies Beyond My Skincare Routine

H. Werrett There was a point where I realised skincare had quietly become my only hobby. Not in a healthy “I enjoy taking care of myself” kind of way either. More in the sense that it had slowly...

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What are the best ways to reach out to a grown-up loved one who is suffering from depression and unwilling to seek help? recoveringself.com/anxiety-a…
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Burk Jackson, who highlighted The Value of Connection in Recovery, was interviewed on the @BusyLivingSober hosted by Elizabeth Chance. Enjoy their chat in the spirit of recovery. #recovery #podcast #burkjackson recoveringself.com/videos/bu…

Burk Jackson on ‘Busy Living Sober’ Show with Elizabeth Chance

RTS contributor Burk Jackson, who highlighted The Value of Connection in Recovery on this site, was interviewed on the podcast Busy Living Sober hosted by Elizabeth Chance. Filled with positive...

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I’ve been feeling that, ever since I first started trying to get traction. To be popular. So effortless for so many. There’s got to be a catch. It can’t be that easy. #popularity #socialmedia #influencer #readers recoveringself.com/commentar…

Popular Pays (but Not for Me)

by David Deane Haskell So I’m looking around one day and I see an ad for something like an influencer meets businesses type of deal. The name of the company was Popular Pays. It sounded catchy at...

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Incorporating a Strength Training Gym routine during recovery can help individuals reconnect with their bodies while rebuilding confidence step by step. #gym #strength #fitnesslifestyle recoveringself.com/exercise-…

Finding Balance through Strength Training Gym Routines during Healing Journeys

Guest Post Healing—whether physical, emotional, or mental—is rarely a straight path. It’s a process filled with setbacks, progress, and moments of rediscovery. For many, movement becomes a powerful...

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Once we get sober, the question often becomes not just how to find a job, but how to build a healthier and more meaningful relationship with work. #recovery #job #WorkplaceWellbeing #work recoveringself.com/relations…

Rebuilding Your Relationship with Work During Recovery

by Mind Dynamics LLC Work is a big part of most people’s lives. It gives us purpose, structure, and a way to contribute to the world. But for those of us in recovery from substance use, our relatio...

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Exploring these resources and understanding how different rehab programs work can help you feel more confident and informed as you pursue recovery. recoveringself.com/addiction… #addiction #rehab #treatment #recovery #healings

Getting Help for Substance Abuse Addiction: Options for Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs

Guest Blog Seeking support for substance abuse addiction can feel overwhelming, but professional treatment programs offer a path to lasting recovery. Understanding your rehab options is crucial when...

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Many of us have heard of the concept of taking a sacred pause—giving ourselves the opportunity to stop and do nothing when the pressure to act feels overwhelming. recoveringself.com/spiritual… #pause #break #pressure #stress

In Praise of the Pause

by Patrece Maluzynsky How many times have you felt pressured—by others or yourself—to make a quick decision, only to later regret choosing unwisely? Being forced to come up with an answer to a...

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Controlled resistance, core activation, and precise alignment create a deep burn that traditional workouts often miss. #pilates #FitnessFreak #exercise #wellness recoveringself.com/exercise-…

How Pilates Santa Monica Helps Busy Professionals Stay Fit without Burnout

by Nadia Gillespie Pilates Santa Monica became my reset button during a week when everything felt like it was piling up. I remember stepping out of my car after a long workday, shoulders tight, mind...

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Dr. Bob Rich talks about the nuts and bolts of the healing relationship for positive change and growth. #relationships #change #growth recoveringself.com/relations…

Bob Rich’s Self-Therapy Guide: Inducing Change and Growth

In this series, Dr. Bob Rich teaches you how to leave behind depression, anxiety, and other forms of suffering all too common in our crazy world. Recovering the Self published three sections of Bob...

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I have developed a few tricks to switch my thinking from negative to positive. Here are ten that work for me. - Jennifer Bonn recoveringself.com/inspirati… #inspirational #PositiveEnergy #negativity #transformation #tips

Treat Yourself with Kindness: 10 Ways to Turn Self-Negativity Around

by Jennifer Bonn Nick Jonas’ song “Gut Punch” hit me hard, because I can be hard on myself as well. When you see someone who seems to have it all struggling with the negative thoughts most of us...

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Recently a magazine declined to publish my short story and this is a brief account of what happened – with a twist. #writing #HorrorCommunity #magazines #stories #rejection recoveringself.com/writing/a…

An Interesting Tale of Rejection

Are you a writer who is bothered by learning of the rejection of some piece of writing you submitted somewhere? You may have seen the following at least a few, if not many, times: Dear author, We...

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The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. It is connection. #recover #connection #sobriety #addiction recoveringself.com/abuse-rec…
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While the one-on-one healing relationship is still common, a lot of people are doing personal healing work in a group format for these 7 reasons. #grouptherapy #therapy #Healing recoveringself.com/health/7-…
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Dr. Rich shares some important guidelines on how to address the issue of depression in a family member. #depression #family #therapy recoveringself.com/anxiety-a…

Bob Rich’s Self-Therapy Guide: Depression in the Family

In this series, Dr. Bob Rich teaches you how to leave behind depression, anxiety, and other forms of suffering all too common in our crazy world. Recovering the Self published three sections of Bob...

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Everyone has both weaknesses and special qualities. Don’t try to be anything other than your true self. #StrengthInMotionHopeInAction #MentalHealthMatters #selfesteem #SelfImprovement recoveringself.com/self-este…
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Here are some of the ways journaling can be used to process your emotions safely, whether in the context of a therapeutic relationship or as part of your own reflective practice. #writing #journal #Reflection #EmotionalIntelligence recoveringself.com/writing/g…
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