What Does It Mean To Eat Your Feelings? Here’s What You’re Really Doing…
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. […]
5 Secrets to Avoid Eating Disorder Relapse & Body Image Dysmorphia
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 […]
How Does Being Honest Help You Make Your Relationship Better?
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 […]
The 4 Disadvantages Of Being Honest All The Time
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 […]
10 Tips For Coping With Low Self-Esteem
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 […]
What Are The Differences Between Low Self-Esteem And Shyness?
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 […]