5 Ways to Get “Unstuck”

Feeling “stuck” can mean lots of different things.  It can mean feeling bored, depressed, anxious, frustrated, lacking motivation, and so many other feelings.  We can feel “stuck” in our relationships, our careers, our family life, our health, or our personal goals.  It is okay to acknowledge this “stuckness” and be curious about it.  Here are some ways that I try to help myself when …

5 Ways to Develop Self-Compassion

  Self-compassion is having the ability to completely accept who we are. It’s about accepting our strengths, weaknesses, and flaws. It’s about accepting our bodies, our thoughts, and our feelings. So why is this so important? Without self-compassion it is difficult to be happy, feel confident, and to love others. These are the benefits of having self-compassion • Improves our …

How to Make Thanksgiving NOT About Food

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can be stressful holidays for those struggling with disordered eating and symptoms of an eating disorder. For most people the holidays are about sharing food with friends and family. What happens when we have a negative view of food? If we see food as the enemy, how can we still enjoy a holiday that is …