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✒ Self-Care Hacks ✒

Who says being sober has to be serious all the time? Enter the Potluck Recovery Dinner, a self-care celebration where you bring a dish and a cheesy motivational quote to share. Picture this: "Mac and cheese meets 'Believe You Can and You're Halfway There.'" It's a feast for your stomach and your soul, with a side of anxiety reduction and a sprinkle of self-care.

Why is this self-care hack genius? First, food is magic. According to research, sharing a meal can foster social bonds and reduce stress. A study from the University of Oxford found that eating together releases endorphins—those feel-good chemicals that make us say, “Life isn’t so bad after all.” So, imagine the serotonin surge when Aunt Mary’s lasagna is paired with a heartfelt “This Too Shall Pass.”

Second, motivational quotes are like the dessert of the soul. Even if you roll your eyes at "Life’s What You Bake It," there’s science to back the power of positive affirmations. According to a study in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, affirmations activate the brain’s reward centers. Translation? Your brain eats up that cheesy goodness like nachos at a party.

And the best part? This dinner isn’t about perfection. Forgot your dish? Bring store-bought brownies. Can’t think of a quote? “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” works every time (thanks, Wayne Gretzky...and Michael Scott).

So gather your sober crew, your favorite casserole, and a sprinkle of self-love. Because in recovery, a potluck isn’t just a meal—it’s a reminder that we’re all in this together. Pass the potato salad and the pep talks, please!

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