Intentions will only stay intentions without a concrete plan for how you will work the new activities into your day.
Honesty is the Foundation of Change
In yoga, satya is the practice of being truthful in one’s thoughts, words and actions, and January is a great time to get honest.
Gratitude For the Season
The practice of writing down what you’re thankful for helps set the stage for the holiday season, and creates a new routine you can keep using.
What is Compulsive Overeating?
What is compulsive overeating? If you feel out of control and ashamed about how much you’ve eaten, you may want to learn more.
Is Overeating an Eating Disorder?
At this time of year, there is a big focus on food – including well-meaning advice for how to avoid overeating during the holidays. As people are paying more attention to what and how much they’re eating, some may wonder – is how I’m eating a problem? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders […]
The Power of Mindful Eating
“So many people in active eating disorder hide the truth from themselves and others about what they’re doing with food, to the point where they zone out and aren’t even aware themselves. That makes mealtime one of the best places to start practicing mindfulness – being present with what you’re eating so you don’t miss […]
The Role of Mindfulness in Recovery From Eating Disorders
Jon Kabat-Zinn defines mindfulness as, “Paying attention to something, in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” The goal of mindfulness is to get into the present moment and stay there. Once you witness what is happening, you pause, notice what’s arising as it’s coming up, and pay attention to thoughts and […]
How to Cultivate More Gratitude in Your Life
In an earlier post, we talked about how gratitude comes from a strong, quiet connection with the Higher Self. Yet with our busy lives and busy minds, how can we make and maintain that connection? It starts from setting an intention to have a more grateful mindset – to turn our thoughts to grateful acceptance […]
Gratitude Starts From Within
At Thanksgiving time, we’re reminded to be thankful of all that we have. I’ve heard it said that while “thankfulness is passive, gratitude is active.” I first discovered the power of gratitude when a close friend was struggling with depression. As a way of supporting her, I suggested we start of practice of writing a […]
Five Ways to Create a Sleep Sanctuary
How much and how well you sleep affects virtually all aspects of your recovery from an eating disorder. Mood It’s no secret that feeling tired can also make you feel cranky. Spend any time with an active toddler and you’ll be convinced! Unfortunately, we don’t grow out of the need for sleep, and when we’re […]
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