Posts Tagged ‘wellness’
Read this if you’re scared.
When I was struggling with an eating disorder, my logical mind knew damn well that if I ate more food I would feel better, both in my body and my mind. However, my need to control my surroundings seemed overwhelming and I was not able to let go of the gripping force of nervousness and…
Read More7 Ways To Manage SAD
It’s time to turn ‘sad’ into ‘happy’… Growing up, I lived in a climate that fully embodies all four seasons, and once mid-autumn made its grand appearance, I felt my entire being start to contract. Turning the clocks back not only made the days seem shorter but made my life seem less bright and sunny.…
Read MoreWhat Are You NOT Thankful For?
It’s easy to be thankful for the blessings in life. It’s simple to become aware of the abundance that surrounds us, whether in the form of a job we love, the love of friends and family, an intimate partnership, etc. This Thanksgiving, I encourage you to challenge yourself to consider offering gratitude to those areas…
Read MoreBananas Are Not Kale
‘Don’t forget to eat your fruits and veggies!’ As a Health Coach, I have heard this phrase far too often, and I am sure you have too. It’s universal knowledge that fruits and vegetables are good for you. And they are. However, I am here to dispel the myth I desperately hoped people would intuitively…
Read MoreThe Comparinspiration Conspiracy
Do you ever compare yourself to others? Do you take note of others’ success and wish it were your own? Despite your attempts to not compare, do you still find yourself looking to measure up to something or someone else? Perhaps that’s not you. Perhaps you do not compare yourself to others. Maybe you’re the…
Read MoreFood For Thought
2 Recipes for Mental Clarity Sometimes I feel like I was living under a raincloud for the first twenty years of my life. Despite periods of progress, I was extremely unfocused, unorganized, and all over the place. It was difficult for me to complete tasks and to feel motivated and inspired to do so. I…
Read MoreThe World Actually Does Revolve Around You
10 Reasons Being Selfish is Necessary Growing up, I was inundated with the belief that selfishness was somehow inappropriate. If I were self-centered, I was automatically vain and ignorant of others’ needs. Due to this deeply ingrained mindset spurred on by my family, the media, and society, I subconsciously defaulted to chronic giving. In fact,…
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