When Jill ate five pieces of pizza at the mall one night, she assumed it was because she was overly tired from shopping.
But as she looked at the events and emotions from earlier in the day, it was obvious that fatigue wasn’t the only problem. [Read more…]
Whenever you struggle with your eating or with gaining weight, you might be tempted to describe yourself with words such as fat, lazy, failure, or screw-up. [Read more…]
You’re tired of salads and you’re bored with grilled chicken breast.
When you’ve been on a diet for a while, you may start longing for a little more variety and fun in your plan. [Read more…]
Do you ever try to motivate yourself by being critical or by using negative self-talk?
Unfortunately, punishing yourself doesn’t usually cause you to change your behavior. [Read more…]
Another way to build emotional safety is to create habits or rituals that help you feel more settled.
Picture drinking a cup of tea next to the fireplace or by a favorite window.