“It doesn’t matter how old you are. The minute you set foot in your mother’s house you are 12 years old again.” – Erma Bombeck As we enter the holiday season, and as more family gatherings might be happening, it is natural for thoughts to turn to the family you grew up with. Though, as […]
Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #10 – Negative Emotions
Negative emotions can swell up at any time of year, but especially after the holiday excitement wears off and reality sets back in.
Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #9 – Little Daily Nuisances
Things may not always be how you want them, but they will always work out. How to cope with these nuisances.
From Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #8 – Unhealthy Diet Ads
Companies that sell diet products know they’ll have their biggest audience in January. Here’s how to detach from unhealthy diet ads.
From Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #7 – Ignoring Your Own Needs
Ignoring your own needs will deplete you and leave you vulnerable to holiday triggers. Learn how to not put yourself last.
From Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #6 – Rituals and Family Culture
Being together during the holidays can magnify any food-related aspects of your family’s culture.
From Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #5 – Holiday Music and Paired Associations
When the sights and sounds of the holidays trigger you, embrace those feelings instead of any unhealthy eating patterns.
From Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #4 – Seeing Food Everywhere
Instead of putting energy into resisting or avoiding holiday foods, try to lovingly detach.
From Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #3 – Needing Things to Be Perfect
It’s natural to want the holidays to be perfect, but this creates pressure that can trigger unhealthy thoughts and behaviors.
From Triggers to Tools in 10 Weeks #2 – Being Without Your Regular Foods
What if you’re traveling, displaced, or your food is restricted for medical reasons? How to cope with being without your regular foods.
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