<p>The most treasured part of my day is the early morning. I brew a cup of coffee, light a candle and sink into a beautiful restorative reading and writing practice themed around something I need or want in my life. It’s magical and I thought I’d start sharing snippets of it with you here on the podcast.</p><p>So…</p><p>On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I’m guiding you through my first-ever guided restorative reading and writing session for when life feels hard and you need some care.</p><p>Come listen as I explain how this episode came to be, walk you through a 15-minute restorative reading and writing session for when you need care and offer a powerful affirmation for the week ahead.</p><p>Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You’ll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!</p><p>HEART MINDED by Sarah Blondin (<a target="_blank" href="https://amzn.to/3Q7Rr91">Amazon</a> / <a target="_blank" href="https://bookshop.org/a/13963/9781649630490">Bookshop</a>)</p><p>Writing Prompts:</p><p>* Lately I have been taking care of…</p><p>* Right now, what I need most is…</p><p>* One way I could take care of myself this week is…</p><p>Affirmation:</p><p>* I give myself permission to take care of myself. It’s the best thing I can do for myself and others.</p><p>Here’s the audio I used in the episode: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vh3LkeewARo&#38;list=LL&#38;index=2&#38;t=1310s">Nature Healing Society</a></p><p>Once you’ve listened, I’d love to know what you think of this episode. Would you like more episodes like these? Or a live online gathering inside our Restorative Reading and Writing Circle? Leave your thoughts in the comments!</p><p><strong>Let’s Work Together!</strong></p><p>I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.</p><p>Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:</p><p>🩷 Join my private Substack community for themed book calendars, bonus posts, book clubs and events each month!</p><p>📚 Connect 1:1 for personalized coaching to unlock the transformative power of your reading and writing life. Click <a target="_blank" href="https://stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/bibliotherapysessions">here for bibliotherapy</a> and click here for expressive <a target="_blank" href="https://stephanie-affinito-0cab.mykajabi.com/writingtoheal">writing therapy</a>. Let’s work together!</p><p><strong>Literate love is multiplied when it’s shared! 🩷</strong></p><p>Here are some free ways to support this newsletter and spread my message of the magic of restorative reading and writing far and wide:</p><p>🩷 Like and comment on this post so we can connect!🔄 Restack your favorite nugget of literate love.📷 Take a screenshot of your favorite part and text it to a friend.💌 Forward this email to a fellow bookish and notebookish friend so they can join the literate love too!⌨️ Refer a friend and earn free access to my private community!</p><p>*As an Amazon and Bookshop Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for your support to keep this bookish community going!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://alitlife.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">alitlife.substack.com/subscribe</a>