In early 2020, the world and everyone in it had their lives changed. When COVID hit our country, we took it one step at a time to work towards the safety, health, and wellbeing of ourselves and our neighbors. The last pandemic of this magnitude was before our time, leaving us to all do our...
Having difficulty making decisions is a tendency often attributed to the people-pleasers of the world. As a recovering people-pleaser myself, please know I use the term endearingly. Learning to set aside needs and feelings for the sake of preventing conflict is a creative (albeit long...
While the typical signs of Christmas are all around us-from the festive decorations to TV holiday ads, the way we celebrate will be different this year. With Covid-19 concerns, the usual traditions that bring us together around the holidays from church services to family gatherings are...
The way you approach setting a goal can be the difference between intending to do something and seeing it through to fruition. Below, I have outlined an acronym which will change the way you set goals for yourself, your business, or wherever the need applies. I use this strategy with...
One of the best things you can do for your anxiety is remind it two things can be true at the same time- even things which seem inherently contradictory. For example, you can be completely terrified of something, and strong enough to face it. You can have absolutely no idea what...
*Trigger Warning- specific ED behaviors mentioned* This week I did something that in another chapter of my story would have seemed impossible. I enjoyed (savored even) the multi-course food tasting my fiancé and I went to in preparation for our 2021 wedding. Historically this...
I was inspired to write this post in response to copious posts, memes, and comments popping up on social media about pandemic-related weight gain. Colloquially referred to as “the Covid 19” (a play on the infamous “freshman 15” stereotype), these posts come across...
To my beloved eating disorder recovery community- specifically those of you silently struggling with being unable to exercise due to air quality and gym closures. I see you. Your struggle is valid. And I have so much compassion for you. I know it is hard but take the rest. Your...
Controversial opinion: Pain is a gift. Going through something painful is tough, there is no denying that. By its very definition pain involves suffering and discomfort. It makes sense, then, we as humans find ourselves doing whatever it takes to rid ourselves of this perceived...
For the third part of this series, I am going to shift the focus back to sharing practical, evidence-based strategies for coping with depression during this uniquely difficult time. Opposite Action Opposite action is the intentional practice of doing the opposite behavior of an...
