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🌄🗣- Happy Thursday, Sober Warriors! ☀️ We're cruising toward the weekend, and today, we're taking our foot off the gas and learning to enjoy the view.
Today's message is the ultimate antidote to stress:

"Relax. Don't rush. Don't force. Don't stress. Let things happen, trust the process, and try to enjoy the ride." 🎢

For so many of us in recovery, our old way of life was all about rushing, forcing things, and stressing out. We were constantly chasing a quick fix or trying to control outcomes that weren't ours to control. That chaos fueled our addiction. But now? We have a new path built on patience, acceptance, and faith. 🙏

This quote is an important reminder that recovery and personal growth are not a race; they are a journey. You can't rush healing, you can't force connection, and you definitely can't stress your way to sobriety! Trusting the process means accepting that things will unfold exactly as they are meant to, even if you can’t see the whole plan. When you relax and stop forcing things, you create space for the good things—the peace, the clarity, the genuine moments of joy—to simply happen. Let go of the steering wheel and enjoy this incredible ride! You're doing great! 💖

✅️- 3 Actionable Tips for a More Positive & Purposeful Day...

1. SCHEDULE A "WORRY WINDOW": If you feel stress or worry creeping in today, don't try to ignore it or push it down—that's forcing! Instead, set a 15-minute appointment on your calendar later today for your "Worry Window." When a stressful thought pops up now, tell yourself, "I’ll deal with that during my Worry Window." When that time comes, write down everything stressing you out. After 15 minutes, close the book and get back to your day. This teaches your brain to relax and trust that the problem will be addressed, but not rushed. 🕰️

2. PRACTICE "ONE-MINUTE MINDFULNESS OF THE MUNDANE": Choose one simple, everyday activity and focus completely on it for a full minute. This could be washing your hands, drinking water, or walking to your car. Notice the temperature, the sound, the movement. This small act is about "not rushing" the simple moments and enjoying the present, which builds up your ability to relax throughout the day. 💧🧘

3. DO A "PROCESS OVER PERFECTION" CHECK: Before starting any task today—big or small—tell yourself: "My goal is to engage in the process, not to achieve perfection." For example, if you're writing in your journal, focus on simply writing and being honest, not on having the perfect entry. This takes the pressure off and makes the journey (the "ride") enjoyable instead of stressful. ✍️➡️😌

🎙- Exciting News! Episode 16 of the SoberSuccess Podcast is finally available on all platforms, including Spotify! 🎙️ This episode is all about "Service in Addiction Recovery"—a powerful way to let go of self-centered stress and trust a process bigger than yourself. Don't miss it!
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🗣- Stay tuned! Episode 17 is coming soon!

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