077: Taking Time From the Daily Grind with Clare Milliken




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Summary: Support The Recovery Warrior Show on Patreon! www.patreon.com/recoverywarriorshow Get a FREE audiobook at audibletrial.com/RecoveryWarriors. Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/clare-milliken In today's work-centric culture, our to-do list's never end. There is always someone to call, an email to send, an errand to run. It is so exhausting. Yet taking time to relax and recharge can be a foreign concept to someone with a history of an eating disorder. For Chicago based journalist and Recovery Warrior contributor Clare Milliken, it took a lot of practice to get to a place where she realized having her nose to the grindstone did not make her happier or more fulfilled. Through adopting a self-care practice and recovery toolkit she was able to accomplish much more without feeling so beat down. Tune in to learn what steps Clare took to go from weekly freak-outs to embracing enjoyment, fun and spontaneity. What You'll Learn • What is in Clare's recovery toolbox • Why our work-centric culture makes us less productive • What is the lotion challenge and how can it help improve your body image • What is social self-care and it's advantages