Anyone who knows me well knows that I battled with food and my body for years. I struggled with bulimia for over a decade, starting when I was twelve. My eating disorder was in many ways a coping mechanism in response to trauma, but early programming around food didn’t help. I ate to soothe myself.
Pointing fingers is easy. Taking responsibility, on the other hand, is really, really hard. At some point or another, you might have found yourself stuck in the middle of the blame game (maybe you’re in the middle of this right now). Perhaps neither you or your partner wants to take responsibility. Or maybe you’re fed
“Sit with it. Instead of drinking it away, smoking it away, sleeping it away, eating it away, or running from it. Just sit with it. Healing happens by feeling.” ~Unknown I had no idea I had so many feelings until four years ago. I became sober and immediately started overflowing with emotions—emotions I never knew
In life, we often find ourselves on paths we never expected. But despite the twists and turns, we can always find a way to embrace these unexpected journeys. As we navigate unfamiliar territories, we learn to access our inner wisdom and find the courage to rediscover what truly matters to us. “Persistence and resilience only
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that is thousands of years old. The fact that it’s still around today stands as a testament to its power and healing potential. While it’s often been raved about for its use in treating physical ailments, such as chronic pain and digestive issues, in recent years, increasing attention
There are plenty of articles, videos and publications on the importance of improving our self-esteem. Unfortunately, most of them do not do much when it comes to breaking down exactly how we can build it! But before we get started, what causes low self-esteem? Negative childhood experiences Experiencing bullying Past trauma Body image issues Past
“Allow yourself to be bored a little. In our world full of distractions, create some space for nothingness.” ~Unknown My roommate sat in the kitchen, eating his late home-cooked dinner, and commented with a half-mocking smile, “Ah, you’re still living.” The words hung in the air, awkwardly playful but sharp enough to sting. They echoed
Reaching your goals can be so daunting. Be honest—how many times have you set a goal and thought, “This time will be different!” Maybe you promised yourself you’d finally get in shape, save more money, or stop procrastinating. You started strong, full of energy and motivation, but somewhere along the way, life got messy, and
“This is not where your story ends. It’s simply where it takes a turn you didn’t expect.” ~Cheryl Strayed He had the courage to say what I couldn’t. “It’s not working anymore.” It didn’t make any sense that we were breaking up. We loved each other so much. We had been talking about getting engaged.
Financial stress is a significant concern for many Americans, with recent studies highlighting its impact on mental and physical health. A survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reported that 87% of individuals have lost sleep due to financial worries, with one-fifth stating they “almost always” lose sleep over money concerns. So, if you’re worrying