Self care for healthcare providers during coronavirus
Self Acceptance In The New Year
First let’s clarify what “accepting” yourself means. No, accepting yourself doesn’t mean “letting yourself go” and not taking care of yourself. It is really just the opposite. Accepting yourself starts with nurturing yourself. Empowering yourself. What does this look like for you? How do you accept all parts of yourself? There are no “bad” parts of ourselves. We do have …
Your BMI Means Nothing! Tired of constantly hearing about your Body Mass Index (BMI) and how this relates to your health? What does your BMI say about your health? The answer to these questions is nothing! Why Was BMI Created? Your BMI was a formula that was created about 200 years ago by a mathematician in order to provide a quick, …
3 Ways to Empower Your Child to be Responsible
Does your child struggle with attending school regularly? Do they have anxiety or behavior problems? Does your child struggle with disordered eating (either eating too much or not enough to nurture their body)? There are a few things that parents can do to help their children overcome these struggles. It is important for parents to understand the concepts of behavior …
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 …
Never Enough, Always Too Much
Never Enough, Always Too Much: It’s not just about the food Do you struggle with regulating your food intake? Do you have a hard time budgeting your money or allowing yourself to spend money on yourself? Do you have difficulty feeling loved by others? Most of us who struggle in our relationship with food also struggle in our relationships with …