The Comeback Is Not a Straight Line
Setbacks inside the recovery are part of the recovery.
Category: Moments
Short real-time updates and posts from Chris — the “Magic Moments” live feed.
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The Fresh-Start Effect Has a Second Act: Why February Is the Real Beginning
Research on temporal landmarks shows January 1 gives us a motivational boost that fades fast. Here is how to use the end of the month as the launch point the calendar never advertises. Read more
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How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Like a Burden
Many people struggle alone rather than ask for help. Here is how to reach out clearly and respectfully, and why doing so is a strength. Read more
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How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Like a Burden
Many people struggle alone rather than ask for help. Here is how to reach out clearly and respectfully, and why doing so is a strength. Read more
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Why Other People’s Timelines Don’t Apply to Your Comeback
Comparing your recovery to someone else’s can make a hard road feel even harder. Here is how to stop measuring yourself against other people’s timelines. Read more
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Setting Boundaries While You Rebuild
Rebuilding after a hard season takes energy you cannot spend everywhere. Healthy boundaries protect your recovery without shutting people out. Read more
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Journaling for Clarity: Simple Prompts for Hard Days
Writing things down can untangle a racing mind. These journaling prompts are designed for difficult days when you need clarity more than perfect words. Read more
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Rest Is Part of the Comeback, Not a Break From It
Many people treat rest as a reward to be earned. In a comeback, rest is part of the work itself. Here is how to rest in ways that restore. Read more
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The Power of “Not Yet” in a Comeback
Adding the words “not yet” to a frustrated thought can shift how you see effort and setbacks. Here is how this simple growth mindset tool works. Read more
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The Stoic Idea of Control and Why It Still Helps Today
Ancient Stoic thinkers taught a simple distinction between what we can and cannot control. Here is the idea, its history and how to use it in hard times. Read more
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Q&A: What Does It Mean to Come Back Better Than Before?
Coming back better is not about pretending a setback never happened. This Q&A explains the idea in plain terms and how to start applying it. Read more