Body grief and body image are two common struggles that women face today. The media portrays a certain image of what a “perfect” woman should look like, causing many women to feel insecure about their bodies. As a result, women often try various diets, workout regimes, and other unhealthy practices to change their bodies. Unfortunately, instead of helping, these practices only lead to further harm.
Have you ever hated the way you look? Do you feel like no matter how hard you try, nothing is ever good enough? If so, then you’re not alone. Many women struggle with body image issues and negative self-talk. But it doesn’t have to be this way. There is a new book on the horizon that will help guide women towards self-love at any size – Self-Love At Any Size: Accept and respect your body to unlock total body freedom. Let’s take a closer look.
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It can be difficult to set boundaries while you are in the midst of a healing journey. You want to make sure that you are taking care of yourself, but it is equally important to recognize that it is not your responsibility to take care of everyone else. Setting boundaries will help you stay focused on your own healing and can ultimately lead to better results. Let’s look at some tips for setting boundaries during your healing journey.
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We live in a world that is constantly telling us to do more, be more, and give more. It's no wonder that we are all so exhausted! In order to re-charge our batteries and keep ourselves sane, it's important to practice self-care. And what better way to do that than by practicing spiritual self-care?
It isn’t easy to break free from diet culture. Even after you leave it behind, you sometimes find yourself being triggered by its messages and beliefs. Triggers can come from anywhere—social media, advertisements, conversations with friends, or even your own thoughts. It’s important to recognize when you’re being triggered and know how to handle it in a healthy way. Let’s take a look at some common diet culture triggers and what you can do about them.
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