Perhaps your heart hangs heavy this winter, or you are head-over-heels in love. When it comes to body image, many of us are somewhere along the complex spectrum of “love,” and likely with multiple paramours, if you will. As the month of romance comes to a close, consider crafting a thoughtful send-off by expressing to your body what’s in your heart. After all, it’s never to late for love.
Read MoreOn a scale of 1 to 2020, how much negativity are you facing today? When it comes to the struggle, I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how real it is. I am writing this in late September 2020, the gift that keeps on giving. (Or rather, taking.) On the one hand…
Read MoreThey say no person is an island. And honestly, that’s not a great comparison, because even no island is an island! Islands are not a stand-alone ecosystem by any means. Their survival depends on the surrounding waters, the climate, migrating animals, and so on. Similarly, we as people are all connected and dependent on each other for survival, at least, and to thrive, at best…
Read MoreSticking with a new venture sometimes feels even harder than beginning one. A little of the newness dissipates and some of the shine seems slightly less lustrous. I recently heard a phrase, “familiarity breeds contempt.” And it stopped me in my tracks; it was the truest thing I’d heard in a long time. So how do we keep ourselves in motion once the initial energy burst has expired?
Read MoreGoing from body hate to body acceptance is tough. It can seem nearly impossible. So where do we start if these concepts feel so far out off reach and accepting our body feels so far away? Start by practicing body gratitude.
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