NOTE TO SELF: Chris Herren’s Advice to a Younger Self

The popular CBS This Morning segment, Note to Self features letters from past Presidents, media and sport figures, celebrities, authors, thought leaders and everyday people including a Newtown father and military widow. It is a moving reflection on life’s journey narrated by the author themselves offering advice and encouragement to the young people they once were.

Back in 2013, Chris Herren was invited to be a part of the CBS Morning Show’s segment and write a note to his younger self. The note needed to be 250 word or less and self-reflect on defining moments in his life and lessons learned.

After just completing his memoir, Basketball Junkie, Chris thought writing the note would be a simple task, but as he started to write the note, he found himself on a journey of self-reflection, understanding and healing.

“Dear Christopher, I am writing to tell you that the path you take is a tough one but you will survive and be very happy someday...”

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This experience prompted Chris to encourage guests to write a letter to their sober self as part of the Herren Wellness program. The result? Powerful words of hope, strength and recovery.Writing the letter has been a valuable tool in the self-discovery process for guests as they take that next step forward in sobriety with a renewed focus on wellness and recovery.

Watching our Herren family grow through self-reflection and discovery to celebrate our collective recovery stories is nothing short of amazing.