"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
The one good thing rule (your brain will thank you)
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Hi Reader, Here’s an easy end-of-day ritual that can boost your mood: before bed, write down one good thing that happened today. That’s it. One. Big or small. It could be “I took a walk,” “I didn’t yell at traffic,” or even “I remembered to hydrate like a responsible adult.” Your brain naturally focuses on threats and stress — it’s wired to notice what went wrong. This tiny habit gently retrains it to see what went right. Over time, this practice builds resilience, hope, and motivation. And on the hard days, you’ll have proof that good things still happen — even if your good thing was just making it through the day. Set a reminder, grab a notebook, and write one win. That’s how rewiring starts. Try it tonight, Duane |
The Addicted Mind Podcast
"The Addicted Mind Podcast" offers hope, understanding, and guidance for those dealing with addiction, with real stories and research to inspire and show the journey to recovery is worth it.
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