“The Kitchen is the heart of the home.” “Food brings people together.” “Chocolate makes everything better.” So why is emotional eating harmful? Heck, food is part of every celebration, sporting event and break-up meltdown. When was the last time you went to a party with no food? No food, no party. Food is the unspoken […]
The modern-day workplace has evolved from the days of career-long tenure and a parting Rolex. Employees who feel burned out or undervalued don’t stick it out for the farewell party. Instead they keep their resumes updated and ready for sending. If you are on the employer or management end of your business, you will recognize […]
Your body isn’t hungry, but you keep reaching for food. Depression. Eat. Elation. Eat. Stress. Eat. Boredom. Eat. How can you overcome emotional eating? It’s so ingrained in the rhythm of your life. Food is always there, offering you an emotional release both during and after eating. You don’t even have friends who are that […]
Low self-esteem and depression often go hand-in-hand. Low self-esteem can leave you vulnerable to depression, and depression can wreak havoc with your self-esteem. Depression takes the color out of life and leaves a trail of grays in its wake. It can distort thinking, leading to decreased self-confidence, insecurity and self-loathing. Thoughts that would otherwise be […]
The mere mention of food stirs our senses and elicits both memories and feelings. But what does it mean to eat your feelings? What is the distinction between having feelings about food and using food to manipulate your emotions? S’mores. Popcorn. Grandma’s comfort foods. The smell of hot cookies coming out of the oven. Slumber parties. […]
It seems like eating disorder relapse can take people by surprise. Is it important to understand that eating disorder relapse is a possibility, and to talk about it? Absolutely! People are new in the world of recovery believe that once they have some time under their belt they are home free. It doesn’t matter if you […]
Once you truly understand how being honest in your relationship helps make it even better, you’ll have a greater appreciation for what you already know in your gut – that being honest is preferable to being dishonest. After all, “honesty is the best policy” and honesty is what all the good stuff of being in […]
Is it possible to be too honest? Is honesty really the best policy? The answer to both questions is … a definite maybe. And that’s because along with the obvious advantages, there are also disadvantages of being honest all the time. Honesty can be a tricky thing. On the one hand, when you talk about […]
Self-esteem is a reflection of how we perceive and value ourselves. To those coping with low self-esteem, those with the healthy, plumped-up version can seem to rule the world. They are confident, make quick and lasting decisions, and shake off negativity like water off a duck. Whether it’s thriving or drowning, self-esteem affects every area […]
A healthy self-esteem is crucial to your overall well-being, as it is a measure of how you value yourself. Low self-esteem and shyness can overlap in their symptoms, despite being distinct in their origins and definitions. So, what are the differences between low self-esteem and shyness, and why do they seem so similar? While self-esteem […]