Madeline Forrest
Madeline Forrest
#98 Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down
#98 Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down
#98 Give Yourself Permission to Slow Down
Tuesday 1st October 2024
Madeline Forrest discusses the importance of rest in sobriety, sharing personal struggles with productivity and offering practical advice on self-care.
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Episode Overview
- Rest is crucial for well-being, especially in early sobriety.
- Social media can create unhealthy comparisons and pressure.
- It's normal to feel exhausted when you first quit drinking.
- Giving yourself permission to rest is an act of self-care.
- Balance is key - not every day needs to be highly productive.
If you're getting through the day without drinking, you are doing enough
Feeling like you're always on the go and never doing enough? In this episode of the Happiest Sober Podcast, Madeline Forrest dives into the importance of rest and self-care in sobriety. She candidly discusses her own struggles with productivity and exhaustion, especially after getting sober. If you've been battling feelings of guilt for not being constantly productive, this episode is a must-listen. Madeline shares her chaotic moving week and how it underscored the need for downtime.
She opens up about the pressure to be constantly busy, fuelled by social media comparisons, and how it can be particularly challenging in early sobriety. You'll hear relatable anecdotes and practical advice on giving yourself permission to slow down and take a break. Whether you're new to sobriety or have been on this journey for a while, Madeline's insights will resonate with you. She emphasises that rest is not just a luxury but a necessity for overall well-being.
So, if you need a reminder that it's okay to take it easy and honour your need for rest, tune in. Remember, getting through the day without drinking is already a huge accomplishment. Why not give yourself the grace to rest and recharge?