There is a whole continuum of feelings. Anxiety is on one end, and we can also explore other stops along that continuum.
Staying Centered in a Chaotic World
The stress of chaotic national or global events can almost normalize emotional eating and make things more difficult for those with a history of disordered eating.
Mindful Living and the Four Pillars of Health
How to apply mindfulness to the four pillars of health – nutrition, movement, stress management, and clear thinking.
What to Do With Your Anger
Some situations can flip a switch inside us to re-feel old anger. Over time, this can build up into resentments that poison our thoughts.
In Judgment of Our Judgment
Judgment may be a habit, maybe even something of a survival strategy, but it is like a venom that always makes us feel worse about ourselves.
Gratitude is Beauty, Beauty is Love
We may start with a grateful heart, but when this deepens it becomes love.
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 […]
How to Dine in Peace
In a series of posts we’re taking a virtual tour through your home to explore how different rooms of the house affect recovery from an eating disorder. In the last post we looked at the kitchen – where you prepare the food that will fuel and nourish your body. Now we’ll move to the room […]